Essential Equipment
For Full & Multi Day outings
The weather on Isle of Skye is changeable so we would strongly advise you to packing the items on the list below.
Kit is changeable according to weather and what kind of hike you are to go on.
Base Layer
Not Cotton
Gloves
x2 sets in wet weather
Outdoor trousers
no Jeans
Waterproof Trousers
Preferably Gore Tex
Boots
A nkle Support
Buff
some from of scarf
Waterproof Jacket
Preferably Gore Tex
Jumper
1/2
Hat
Jumper
2/2 Spare
Walking pole
Map
map will be provided of route
Sun Hat
Sun Cream
High factor is better
Smidge
Midge Repellent
Emergency Whistle
Compass
Survival blanket
one man
Water bottle
one litre
food
+ emergency
Rucksack
25 Litre
Head torch
+ Spare Batteries
First Aid kit
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Thermal base layer top – polyester or Woollen, not cotton
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Warm fleece
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Walking trousers- no jeans
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Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer
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Waterproof jacket
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Waterproof trousers
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Warm hat and gloves
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Sun hat
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suitable footwear
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Rucksack – roughly 25 litres
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Lunch
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1 litre flask or water bottle
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Whistle
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Emergency survival bag
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Head torch
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Sunglasses & sun cream
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Mobile phone
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