Kit List
Having the right kit can make the difference between a good day
and an unbelievable day. Based in the Scottish Highlands we need to be prepared
for all weathers in all seasons. Trends and clothing develop and change but
there are essential items that we believe should make it into the suggested
equipment list for our trips.
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WINTERFEST 2012 Ice Axe, Crampons (with anti-balling plates), Boots and Walking Poles can be hired with special WinterFest rates from Tiso Inverness Outdoor Experience. Click here to download the Tiso hire form, which can be emailed back to them - quoting WinterFest - to reserve your kit at the special rates. Join us at Tiso Inverness Outdoor Experience between 12 and 4pm on the Friday afternoon to collect your equipment and those essential purchases, where a personal shopper will be available to provide expert advice should you need it. Helmets and shovels will be supplied by the WinterFest for the Winter Skills walks.
Winter Walking - Items can be hired from Tiso Inverness
- Good quality 3-4 season boots
- Ice axe
- Crampons suitable for your boots
- Crampon anti-balling plates
- Waterproof gloves
- Spare thermal gloves
- Mitts
- Head torch and spare batteries
- Ski Goggles (clear lenses preferred)
- Bivvi Bag (Goretex pref)
- Larger (expedition) rucksack
- Thermarest
- 4 season sleeping bag
- Stove & fuel
- Duvet jacket (optional)
- Night lights
- Snow Shovel
- Complete change of dry clothes
- Avalanche Probe
- Socks
- Cycle shorts (preferably padded for your comfort)
- Base layer T-shirt – high wicking
- Cycling top
- Thermal base layers
- Lightweight cycling trousers or cycling tights
- Fleece top (gilets will maintain upper body warmth)
- Cycling shoes/trainers
- Lightweight waterproof jacket
- Lightweight waterproof trousers
- Warm hat
- Neck gaiter/Buff
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Lip block
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle (camelbak/hydropack systems are ideal)
- Camera and spare batteries
- Personal 1st aid kit
- Small rucksack – see water bottle
- Bike – we recommend that the bike has been serviced before the trip and fitted with new tyres and brake blocks or pads
- Helmet – you won’t be joining the group without one
- Gloves
- Cycling glasses and spare shaded lenses
- Spare inner tubes *
- Spare brake blocks or pads *
- Spare rear mech’ hanger *
- 2 x Speed links *
- Pump and shock pump (if required)
- Puncture repair kit
- Multi tool
- Personal repair kit items
* Essential items on all Intermediate, Challenging and WE graded trips and short break trips.
NHG will provide the group with relevant necessary group equipment including 1st aid kit and group shelter.
The NHG guide will have navigational equipment but it is always a good idea for individuals to carry a map and compass whilst in the hills.
Bikes, helmets, ice axes and crampons can be hired for your trip. Please contact NHG at any time to discuss your kit requirement.
