Day Walk Kit List
What to take on a day walk
You don't need much to enjoy a day outside, but a few simple things can make it much more comfortable, and safer if something doesn't go to plan.
The checklist
What to wear
- Walking boots or shoes and good socks
- Comfortable layers, not too much cotton
- A waterproof jacket, and trousers on a wet day
What to pack
- A comfortable backpack
- A spare warm layer
- Hat and gloves
- Water and something to eat
- A map and compass, and know how to use them
- A charged phone, ideally in a waterproof bag
- A small first aid kit
- A head torch if there's any chance of being out late
- Sun cream, and insect repellent in midge season
Before you go
- Check the forecast for where you're heading, not just where you are.
- Tell someone where you're going and when you expect to be back.
- Don't rely on phone signal, which can be patchy in the hills and glens.
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