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Family summer holiday kit list

In addition to the clothes you will be wearing when you arrive we suggest you bring the following as a minimum.

We don't want you to have to buy expensive or unnecessary equipment; please do ask for further advice if you need it.

Clothing

3 x fleeces or warm sweaters

3 x shirts

2 x T-shirts

3 x trousers - suitable for walking, quick drying

1 x shorts

5 x socks - suitable to wear with walking boots

Underwear

1 x Swimming costume

1 x Trainers (for outdoor use only)

1 x Indoor shoes

Towel and wash kit

Outdoor clothing and equipment

Walking boots - must be well worn in, suitable for mountain walking, with good ankle support and sturdy non slip sole (can be hired from us)

Waterproof Jacket and Trousers (can be hired from us)

Cap for sun protection

Woolly hat and gloves for warmth

Basic First Aid kit (e.g. from Boots)

Sun Screen

Thermos flask, water bottle

Map - Ordnance Survey Landranger series 1:50,000 Sheet 9, Cape Wrath (optional)

Compass (can be borrowed from us)

Small rucksack (approx. 35 litres) with plastic liner (e.g. rubble bag from DIY centre)

Gaiters (optional or can be hired from us)

Sleeping bag (for children when camping, can be hired from us)

Midge head net and repellent (e.g. Jungle Formula)

Wellington boots (optional)

Kayaking kit

Wet shoes/wetsuit boots

Dry bags/strong plastic bags for dry kit

Wetsuit & kayaking cagoule - we supply both but you may wish to bring your own