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Appropriate footwear for mountain terrain, they must have good support and good grip and preferably be waterproof
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A Comfortable rucksack - and dry bags to put your stuff in
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Clothing:
- Comfortable clothes to walk in
- A moisture wicking base layer and an insulating layer (avoid cotton, especially jeans)
- Waterproofs - You should carry a waterproof jacket and trousers, you never know when the weather might change, especially in Ireland!
- Spare warm layer - For when it gets wet or windy, on the summits and for standing around.
- Hat, gloves and neck gaiter - Even in the summer months
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Water and Food - You should plan to have at least 1.5 litres of water (more if it's hot) and you should carry food to suit the hike - high energy snacks for the day
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Medication - ALL medication you may require for the day and please make us aware, before any hikes you participate in if you have any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions
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Sun - Sun Cream, hat/cap & sunglasses. Even on a cloudy day the sun can be strong.
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Personal first aid kit - Containing a few plasters, bandages, sanitiser, gauze, medical tape, compression bandage, pain relief, antihistamines, whistle and thermal blanket
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Additional - Headlamp, poles, binoculars, power bank and lead
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In addition for overnight
- Food
- You will need to carry snacks and water for the weekend.
- 1 x Lunch (Saturday, on the hill) - 1 x Dinner (Saturday)
- 1 x Breakfast (Sunday)
- Snacks - Duvet jacket
- A warm comfortable sleeping bag
- Stove (available on request)*
- Tent and sleeping mat (available on request)*
