What Gear Do I Need?

Sunday Hikes

Weekends / Summer

Winter

This list may look intimidating, but if you want to know where to get this gear, and at a sensible cost, visit our buying gear page.

As a member of the club you are entitled to borrow any equipment from the gear store free of charge - please visit the borrowing gear section of the gear page.

If you need any further advice with regards to what gear is suitable or what you need for a hike please contact luuhc.gear@gmail.com or speak to any member of committee.

If you turn up to a hike without the correct gear and the leaders deem your gear inappropriate, you will be unable to come on the trip and regrettably cannot be refunded

Sunday Gear

Sunday Hike Essentials:

  • Walking Boots NOT TRAINERS - Walking boots are tough with thick soles, ankle support and some level of waterproofing - Please refer to suitable footwear guide if unsure

  • Suitable trousers for walking NOT JEANS

  • Suitable top/baselayer for walking - cotton not recommended as it can get cold when damp

  • Small Daysack (20-30 litres is ideal)

  • Waterproof jacket and ideally waterproof trousers

  • Spare warm layers (inside a dry bag/plastic bag in your rucksack)

  • Warm hat and gloves - can be necessary even in the warmer months on windy hilltops

  • Packed Lunch and snacks - Nuts are not allowed

  • Water (1 litre minimum)

  • Personal Medication (Inform walk leader of any existing medical conditions)

Weekend Gear

The main difference over Sunday hike kit is that you will need overnight kit such as a sleeping bag, roll mat etc. Although the club can lend these out to you. We can also be out for longer on weekend trips so it’s good to have plenty of food and warm layers!

Food

  • Lunch for each hiking day - Nuts are not allowed

  • Snacks for hiking days and travel - Nuts are not allowed

  • Tupperware for any leftovers there might be from evening meals

Toiletries - not all required, these are suggestions:

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Deodorant

  • Lip balm/Vaseline

  • Suncream

  • Hairbrush

  • Wet Wipes

  • Towel

  • Shampoo and Conditioner

  • Soap and Shower Gel

  • Personal Medication

  • Earplugs and eye mask

  • Tampons etc

Other suggestions

  • Phone and Charger (power bank may be useful as sockets are limited)

  • Camera

  • Preferred tipple for evenings

  • Compass and Whistle (Mainly for leaders - but if you have one bring it)

  • Cash - there might still be a few places that don’t take card

What to bring:

  • Walking Boots NOT TRAINERS - Walking boots are tough with thick soles, ankle support and some level of waterproofing - Please refer to suitable footwear guide if unsure

  • Walking Trousers or leggings NOT JEANS

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers

  • Rucksack (30 litres is ideal)

  • Drybags (to keep stuff dry in your bag)

  • Water bottles or water bladder - at least 2L combined capacity

  • Warm hat and gloves - can be necessary even in the warmer months on windy hilltops

  • Head torch

  • Sufficient Underwear

  • Socks

  • Thermal Top - particularly in cooler months

  • Suitable top for walking/baselayer - avoid cotton if possible as this can make you cold when you sweat

  • Warm layers - jumpers, fleeces, etc

  • Bag for extra kit

  • Sleeping Bag - available to borrow from the club

  • Roll mat (Hut Dependant) - available to borrow from the club

  • Survival bag/blanket

  • Gaiters - completely optional but can help keep your feet dry

  • Tubular neck scarf or similar

  • Trainers - for comfort in evenings or travel

  • Pyjamas

  • Sunglasses

There is no limit on the number of bags you can bring on a weekend trip, as we use a large gear van. You also don’t need to worry about carrying everything with you on hikes as this can stored at the hut we are staying at.

Winter Gear

Winter trips refers to weekend trips to Scotland in February and March. The list below contains everything committee members take on trips, delete as appropriate but use as a guide for what you need to remember to pack.

Please Note: Everyone who intends to join us on a winter trip must attend the winter trip safety/skills briefing before they are allowed on the trip.

The club has sufficient crampons and ice axes which members can borrow for the trips. The key difference over weekend trips is that you’ll need B2+ boots, potentially a larger bag and plenty of warm layers!

Food:

  • Lunch for each day hiking (the more calories the better) - must be able to be eaten with cold hands and gloves

  • Snacks for hiking days and travel

  • Tupperware for any leftovers there might be from evening meals

Toiletries - not all required, these are suggestions:

  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste

  • Deodorant

  • Lipsal/Vaseline

  • Suncream

  • Hairbrush

  • Wet Wipes

  • Towel

  • Shampoo and Conditioner

  • Soap and Shower Gel

  • Personal Medication

  • Earplugs and eye mask

  • Tampons etc

Other suggestions:

  • Phone and Charger

  • Camera

  • Preferred tipple for evenings

  • Money

Winter Trip Essentials:

  • Walking Boots MUST BE RATED B2+

  • Walking Trousers NOT JEANS

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers

  • Rucksack 35 LITRES OR MORE

  • Drybags (To line your rucksack)

  • Ski Goggles

  • Compass

  • Water Bottles - 2L+

  • Flask for warm drink - optional but very nice

  • Waterproof Gloves and Spare Gloves

  • Woolly Hat

  • Headtorch and Spare Batteries

  • Thermal Tops and Bottoms

  • Suitable top for walking/baselayer - not cotton

  • Fleeces

  • “Duvet” (insulated) Jacket

  • Bag for extra kit

  • Sleeping Bag - available to borrow from the club

  • Roll Mat (Hut Dependant) - available to borrow from the club

  • Survival Bag

  • Emergency Whistle

  • Gaiters

  • Tubular neck scarf or Similar

  • Trainers (For evenings/travel)

  • Normal clothes (For evenings/travel)

  • Pyjamas

  • Sunglasses

  • Underwear

  • Socks

  • Regular summer boots - recommended for if we can’t get up in the snow due to conditions but not essential