Recommended items to bring: Facilities are limited, so you must be fully self-sufficient. -Sturdy boots and gaiters. -First aid kit. -Topographic map, compass and whistle. -Water containers—ensure they are big enough to hold water for a full day’s walk. -Nourishing lightweight food and high-energy snacks, but take extra food in case the walk takes longer than expected. -Sealable containers for leftover and fresh foods. -Strong, lightweight tent. This is essential as no shelters are provided at walkers’ camps. -Lightweight sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Your sleeping bag may need to be appropriate for temperatures as low as –10 °C. -Pack for all seasons—include warm clothes and raincoat. -Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. -Waterproof bags to keep clothing and bedding dry, and for storing rubbish. Rubbish bins are not provided at walkers’ camps, so all rubbish must be carried out. -Compass, torch and batteries and pocket knife. -Lightweight cooking and eating utensils and washing up container. -Fuel stove and fuel, lighter or waterproof matches—fires are not permitted on this walk. -Small hand trowel or spade (or human waste disposal kit) and toilet paper.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:47:51 +0000
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