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Mountaineering Kit Lists and Gear
The following page contains a scottish winter kit list, alpine summer kit list, rock climbing kit list and ice climbing kit notes. These are generic lists, so please check your joining instructions for a tailored kit list specific to your trip. You may have noticed that our guiding team work with a variety of top manufacturers, whose products we thoroughly recommend. For more info on buying kit, see our axe, boot and crampon advice page. |
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- Waterproof Jacket - full weight breathable model - eg Arc'teryx Alpha SV or Beta AR Jackets
- Overtrousers - with 3/4 or full length side zips - eg Arc'teryx Alpha SV Bib or Beta AR Pants
- Rucsac 40-50l capacity - a waterproof rucsac liner is also a must.
- Winter Mountaineering Boots - need rigid model for ice climbing courses. eg Sportiva Nepal Evo
- Socks - 2 pairs of warm loop lined ones.
- Gaiters - made from breathable material.
- Wicking thermal top - not cotton please!
- 2 Warm fleece jackets - or equivalent. eg Arc'teryx Tau Jacket, Hyllus Jacket
- Thermal leggings - or warm mountain trousers. eg Arc'teryx Merino Baselayers , Gamma SK Pant
- Thin Inner Gloves
- Warm Ski Type Gloves
- Hat or Balaclava - must fit under a helmet.
- Spare Mittens - especially if you suffer from cold hands.
- Spare Fleece - eg Arc'teryx Atom LT or Solo Jacket
- Water Container - approx 1l, or .75l flask.
- Headtorch + batteries eg Petzl Myo XP
- Map, Compass + Whistle
- Personal medications + blister kit
- Ski Goggles + sun glasses if you're feeling lucky...
- Harness eg Arc'teryx X.350a, DMM Renegade + locking karabiner and belay device
- Long sling + locking karabiner
- Climbing Helmet
- Crampons - with antiball plates. eg DMM Gladiator, Aiguille or Terminator (for technical ice)
- Ice Axe - classic type for intro mountaineering. eg DMM Raptor or Cirque
- Ice hammer - for ice and mixed courses. eg DMM Fly or Rebel
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Your guide will have all other safety kit, first aid and survival equipment. |
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- Waterproof Jacket - lightweight breathable model. eg Arc'teryx Alpha LT or Beta AR Jacket
- Overtrousers - ideally with long side zips. eg Beta AR Pant or Alpha SL Pant
- Rucsac 35 - 45l is sufficient.
- Rigid Mountaineering Boots see guidance notes. eg La Sportiva Nepal Evo
- Socks Warm loop lined pair + spares.
- Gaiters made from breathable material.
- Wicking thermal top long sleeved and a light colour is ideal!
- Fleece mid layer or equivalent. eg Arc'teryx Tau Jacket, Epsilon SV Hoody, Gamma MX Jacket
- Mountain Trousers or thermal leggings eg Gamma SK Pant
- Thin Inner Gloves
- Warm Ski Type Gloves
- Warm Hat must fit under a helmet.
- Spare Fleece eg Arc'teryx Atom LT or Solo Jacket
- Water Container at least 1litre.
- Headtorch + batteries eg Petzl Myo XP
- Map, Compass + Whistle
- Personal medications + blister kit - bring lots of zinc oxide tape.
- Sun Glasses (CE rated 3 or 4).
- Sun + lip cream (factor 30+).
- Sun Hat
- Shorts + T Shirt
- Small wash kit
- Wallet + Passport
- Rock Boots must be able to wear on long multipitch climbs.
- Approach Shoes or trainers.
- Harness Eg Arc'teryx A.300a, DMM Renegade + locking karabiner and belay device
- 2 prussik loops + karabiner if in doubt, bring 2.5m of 6mm climbing cord!
- Long sling + locking karabiner
- Climbing Helmet
- Crampons with antiball plates.
- Ice Axe classic type for intro mountaineering. Eg DMM Raptor or Cirque
- Ice Hammer for 'technical' alpine weeks or those involving ice/mixed climbing. Eg DMM Fly, Rebel
Possible Extras:
- Trekking Poles
- Silk sheet liner + ear plugs for huts
- USB Stick for photos
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- Waterproof Jacket lightweight breathable model preferred.
- Overtrousers
- Rucsac 30-40l is sufficient.
- Mountaineering Boots see guidance notes
- Warm Socks
- Wicking thermal top long sleeved/T
- Fleece mid layer or equivalent.
- Trousers windproof/fast drying
- Hat and Gloves hat must fit under a helmet.
- Water Container at least 1litre.
- Headtorch + batteries
- Map, Compass + Whistle (optional, but a good idea).
- Personal medications + blister kit - bring zinc oxide tape.
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Cream
- Shorts + T Shirt
- **Rock Boots must be able to wear all day
- Approach shoes or trainers.
- **Harness, locking karabiner and belay device
- **2 prussik loops + karabiner if in doubt, bring 3m of 6mm climbing cord!
- **Long sling + locking karabiner
- **Climbing Helmet
** We may well be able to provide these items if you do not have your own
Possible Extras:
- Trekking Poles
- USB Stick for photos
- Camping gear if you choose to camp in the valley
Boots must be reasonably stiff 3/4 season mountaineering models. These will be needed if we decide to go big boots style in poor weather on an easy classic route. Very soft bendy boots are no good for technical scrambling/climbing. Check the ‘advice articles’ section of our website and seek advice on boots if unsure.
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Bring along standard Scottish winter kit, with the addition of the following items:-
- Pair of Technical Ice Tools eg DMM Rebels
- Rigid Mountain Boots - must be warm, thinsulate lined models - eg La Sportiva Nepal Evo
- 2nd Pair Goretex Gloves - or equivalent, one pair will often get wet.
- Light Duvet or Belay Jacket - eg Arc'teryx Solo Jacket
NB Crampons with vertically orientated front points can also help a lot! Eg DMM Terminators |
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