Planning on coming on a wintry Scottish adventure? Here's a list of stuff you should bring:
Boots (need to be B2 or B3 rated) **These are essential but expensive brand new, try to grab a second hand pair or borrow them from someone in the club**Warm Socks
Thermal bottoms (check in Aldi, often have (Christmas)cracking deals this time of year)
Thermal tops
Trousers that you can walk/go climbing in
Gaiters (optional but keeps the snow out your socks, and will probably save your trousers from tearing on crampons!)
Fleeces (mix of thick and thin + one for your bag as a spare)
Warm hat/balaclava/buff (needs to fit under a helmet)
Gloves (one thick waterproof pair and one thin pair to go underneath) BRING SPARES!Waterproof jacket and trousers (maybe some old/cheap ones too for while you're getting used to crampons!)Rucksack for climbing in (30-50 litre)Down/synthetic jacket (optional but warm. 1950s jumpsuits encouraged)
Head torch and spare batteriesGoggles (not for swimming obvs…)
CompassThermos flask (Bring if you can, absolutely lovely on the hill.)
Water bottles
Orange Survival bagRoll top dry bag(s) (optional but keeps stuff in your bag dry)
Harness, Belay plate/crab and helmet (can borrow from club)Personal first aid kit
Normal clothes
Sleeping bag for the hut (it's heated!)
Pyjamas
Teddy bear
Stuff to wash with. (If you’re into that personal hygiene thing.)
Absolute Maximum PsychePlaces to look:
UKC
Ebay
Outdoor gear exchange
SportPursuit
Outdoor shops (Ask committee for discount code)
TKmaxx (often have decent outdoor clothing at low prices)
If you're unsure about anything on the list, or need help looking, just drop me (Jerome) or the page a message. Again, ask around the club to see if anyone has any boots you can borrow - if anyone has any they're willing to lend please post here like last year!
(Not sure you’re boots are B2 or B3 rated? Just ask me, Pres, Gear Secs or Vice Pres for any help you might need!)
Also if anyone finds any good links to deals on boots/waterproofs/bags etc please post them here or on the facebook group. (ideally both!)