- Walking Boots with ankle support. These are critical - the terrain we walk on is rough and uneven by nature, thus your ankles need protection. 

Without adequate walking boots you will not be allowed on a trip with us.

- Suitable Base-Layers/Shirts. These are warm layers that you are happy to walk in. Most importantly, avoid cotton as if this gets wet it is unlikely to dry, meaning you will stay wet and become cold. Avoid very thick layers - it is better to have several lighter, thinner layers than just one very thick one. - Suitable Trousers. Never walk or hike in jeans. Denim is little more than cotton and thus, once wet, jeans are heavy and very unlikely to dry, meaning you are much more likely to get cold.

- Walking Socks. These are thicker socks, which are great for two reasons. Most boots rub, but walking socks are much better at reducing the risk of blisters than normal socks. Most walking boot manufacturers take into account the fact you should be wearing thicker socks, and size their boots accordingly - a walking boot size is usually slightly bigger than its equivalent shoe size. Thicker socks also help keep your feet warm!

- Overnight Belongings. Simply put, we go away for two nights on our Weekend Trips! Therefore, pack accordingly like you would for a small holiday: toothbrushes, towels, shower things, general toiletries, spare clothes etc. You may also want to bring clothes that are more comfortable to wear when in a bunkhouse or campsite, like a hoodie or jogging bottoms. Obviously, for Tours, pack suitably for the length of the trip. Keep in mind when packing that we use private cars to get to most our destinations, and therefore please pack efficiently and in soft bags to maximise space! Some bunkhouses require you to bring your own bedding (sleeping bags), these can also be borrowed from the club. Trips that require this will have it clearly stated in the information emailed to you about them.

- Money. Bringing money for food is really important - we only provide breakfasts and Saturday evening's dinner (Sunday as well if it is a Bank Holiday Trip) on our bunkhouse Weekend Trips, therefore you will need money for the rest of the meals you have on our trips. On camping trips we provide no food (there may be a trip to the pub...), and for Tours you will likely need to buy food to have at the bunkhouse. Money is also useful for souvenirs & ice creams!

- Food. This is especially important on our Camping Trips & Tours. Camping Trips you will need to bring your own breakfasts & lunches to the campsite (we may not be staying close to any cafes or stores!). For Tours, you will need to buy your own breakfasts and dinners for most days - often people team up to cook meals together. As stated above, you will likely need to get food while on Tour.

- Special Equipment. Some of our activities (such as scrambling) will require you to have more unusual pieces of equipment to participate in, but don't worry - we'll let you know how to borrow these if they're required! This includes crampons, helmets, ice axes, head torches, tents etc.

- Waterproofs (Coat & Trousers).  These are just as important as having adequate walking boots, and as such without a waterproof coat and trousers you will not be allowed on a trip with us. They are what will keep you dry, which is very important as it is often raining in the places we go! Both of these can be borrowed from the club.

- Warm Layers. These can be anything from a warm jumper, to an insulated jacket, to a puffer jacket, to a fleece; and preferably a combination of a few of those. Avoiding cotton and cotton-based fabrics is important.

- Gloves, Hats & Buffs. Always keep your extremities warm! Often, especially in windy conditions (which we encounter frequently!), your head, neck, ears and hands can get really cold. Carrying gloves, a hat and a buff can help reduce this risk. 

- Lunch & Snacks. This is what will fuel you in the mountains, so it is important to take both food that you like, but also food that can keep you going for the day. Sandwiches are of course great, especially for lunch, but you can supplement this with foods that release their energy slowly like cereal bars, nuts, and fruits. Some sugary sweets are great too, plus they taste nice! Bunkhouse trips will have fridge space for you to store chilled food.

- Water.  Water is incredibly important while out hiking, especially on hot days. Please be prepared to bring at least 2 Litres out with you on each hike. 

- The Basics. The club has a limited supply of gear that you can borrow if you need when you're on a weekend with us! This includes:

• Waterproof Jackets

• Waterproof Coats

• Rucksacks

• ​Sleeping bags

• Tents 

• Headtorches

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- Technical Equipment. For our more technical activities, the club has a limited supply of gear available to borrow. This includes:

• Helmets

• Crampons

• Ice Axes

• Ropes

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If you wish to borrow gear for a trip please contact our current Gear Master, as soon as you can before the Trip that you need the item for. As mentioned, items are limited, but providing you give us enough notice we should be able to accommodate you. You can also contact whomever is running the trip as well, and they will be able to arrange for you to borrow items too. Please note, it is your responsibility to ensure you have returned the gear you have borrowed.