Kit List
As requested, here's a provisional kit list - I'll keep updating it as I remember things.
Clothing
Come prepared for all weathers! You should bring enough clothes for the week in plastic bags to keep them dry. Make sure you bring light-weight trousers rather than jeans – if it rains they will dry much faster
Bring plenty of warm clothes for at night [a thick pair of socks and thermal under-layers will keep you very warm through the nights!] – you should have lots of layers.
Waterproofs [just in case!]
Walking and Climbing Stuff
We are planning multiple walking trips for those who wish to join us [those who don't - we can drop you off in Ambleside or somewhere]. We will certainly be doing Scarfell Pike. Before coming you must have the right kit - if you don't, we can't take you! Don't feel like you have to spend a fortune on it though - ask if there's something you don't have.
Hiking Boots and walking socks - We are planning several walking trips - please don't bring trainers for this, you will need a good pair of boots - make sure you've broken them in [walk around in them for several days!] *before* the trip!!
Waterproofs - If it was anything like last year, you will need them! For walking I recommend a waterproof jacket and trousers/gaters [if you have them].
Water bottle 1-2ltr, [anything will do, you don't have to go out and buy a platypus!]
A warm hat [yes, I know we're going in July but it does get rather cold when you get higher up]. Silly hats are always good
Gloves [I doubt you'll need them - but just in case it gets cold]
A scarf [you'd be surprised just how cold your nose gets when you've been out walking for a while!]
Sugary snacks/energy foods - Kendal mint cake is always good to take walking!
Day-sack to carry it all in [25ltr should do] - If you need more than 25ltrs then you've over packed!
Trainers/climbing shoes - hopefully there will be a rock climbing trip, you will need flexible shoes for this, not hiking boots.
Cooking and Eating Stuff
Plastic/Metal plate or bowl
Cutlery
I'd also recommend getting some mess tins [you can cook in and eat out of them]
Non perishable foods - pasta, tinned foods, long life milk etc
Tea towel, washing up liquid and some wet wipes - for cleaning up afterwards!
Large water bottles [don't bother filling them before we get there!]
Camping Stuff
Sleeping Bag
Ground Mat [you'll be sleeping on the ground for a week, so make sure you have something comfortable]
Torch plus spare batteries for it
Ground sheet(s)/Tarpaulin(s) – If you have one, bring it, we'll need them for shelters
A camp chair/stool - something comfortable to sit on!
Toiletries and a towel - Stating the obvious I know, but there's always someone that forgets!
Finally, I recommend a decent sized rucksack to pack this all in – 60ltr minimum.
If you've not got anything on the list - there's a 10% student discount at Blacks/Millets
