
Rock Climbing and Mountaineering Kit List
KIT LIST
ROCK CLIMBING SHOES
If you have your own then please bring them. If you are going to buy rock shoes then make sure that they are well fitted and comfortable for all day wear. It is often best to go into a specialist shop to try them on as all brands have a slightly different sizing.
HELMET
Lightweight climbing helmet
Recommended: Petzl Sirocco or Petzl Meteor
CLIMBING HARNESS
Full sit harness with leg loops and gear loops
Recommended: Petzl Aquila
HARDWARE
You can get this hardware online or in store, make sure that you buy it from a reputable supplier. Good brand names are either Petzl or DMM
1 x long sewn Sling (11mm width) (1.2m length/2.4 metre circumference)
2 screwgate Karabiners
1 non-s/gate Karabiner
3m length of 5mm cord to make prusik loops
Belay/abseil plate
RUCKSACK
45-55 litre capacity. Lightweight and comfortable.
Recommended: Mountain Equipment Tupilak 50+
plus waterproof /dry-bag liner or nylon rain-cover, sadly Scotland is famous for the odd wet and rainy day!
BOOTS
Just like the rock shoes you need to make sure that your boots are nice and comfortable to wear all day. You will be best to go into the store and try them on.
Recommended:
3 season/B1-rated Boots with semi-stiffened soles and ankle support (Scarpa Marmolada; La Sportiva Boulder Mid X)
(Boots must be walked in/worn in until comfortable - brand new boots will give you blisters and can ruin your fun!)
Climbers’ Approach shoes with stiffened edges which are excellent for scrambling in good weather but don’t offer ankle support and can get wet/cold quickly
Recommended: La Sportiva TX, Scarpa Zodiac
Please bring both Boots and Approach Shoes if you can
SHELL GARMENTS
Lightweight wind and waterproof Jacket
Recommended: Mountain Equipment Garwhal.
Waterproof Overtrousers
Recommended Mountain Equipment Makalu
INNER CLOTHING
Lightweight Fleece or Softshell Jacket
Recommended: Mountain Equipment Shroud
Mid-layer Fleece shirt
Recommended: Mountain Equipment Eclipse Zip T
Long-sleeved thermal Vest and Leggings
Recommended: Mountain Equipment Equinox
Lightweight Stretch Trousers
Recommended: Mountain Equipment Ibex pants or any Leggings or Tracksuit Bottoms
2 pairs of good quality walking socks
Shorts
GAITERS (not essential)
Lightweight Alpine gaiters (advised when weather is wet)
GLOVES/MITTS
Warm waterproof gloves/mittens
Recommended: Mountain Equipment SuperAlpine Glove and Mountain Mitt
Durable grip gloves for climbing/abseiling (tight-fitting, leather-palmed gloves or plastic-coated hardware gloves are effective for scrambling and are cheap in hardware stores)
WOOL HAT/BALACLAVA
It can get cold even in Spring & Summer, it is best to prepare for all weather conditions in Scotland!
CAMPMAT/THERMAREST AND SLEEPING BAG ( 2- 3 SEASON )
+ Camp Cutlery, Mug, Plate (for overnight expedition)
DRINK FLASKS
Thermos flask for hot drinks and 1 litre water bottle
SUNGLASSES AND SUNSCREEN
We are optimistic for sunshine and blue skies!
SKI/TREKKING POLES (not essential)
Telescopic, not essential but very useful on descents
MAPS OS (not essential)
Map App is recommended – £20 per year and enables download of any part of the UK map area. It integrates with Smart Phone GPS and has route-planning functions.
Sheet maps that may be used are:
1:50000 OS Sheet nos 19, 24, 25, 33.
1:25000 Harveys Superwalker: Torridon, Skye Cuillin.
1:40000 British Mountain Maps: Knoydart, Kintail and Glen Affric and Torridon and Fisherfield (BMC) – not essential but bring them if you have them!
FIRST AID
For blisters and minor cuts, a full kit is carried by your Guide
COMPASS AND GPS DEVICE
Silva type (bring a GPS if you have one, not essential)
MAP CASE
Waterproof plastic
If you have any queries about your kit - get in touch!
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