Equipment

     

The list of equipment below is all fairly general. It is not the case that everything written down has to be taken, as there were some things that both Nick and Dave didn't take which I personally preferred to have with me. On the other hand there are some absolute necessities, such as a whistle and first aid kit, etc. You may yourself be able to add even more items to those below. It is therefore only provided as a guide, not a definite checklist.

Main Equipment taken and used in 
rucksacks and worn for walking.

  • A sturdy, fairly large rucksack with waterproof bag liner.
  • Waterproof bottoms and fleece jacket.
  • Winter walking boots (Zamberlans).
  • Petzl head torch, spare battery + spare bulb (Scafell only).
  • Crampons and ice axe.
  • Sunglasses and map.
  • 2 x 0.75 litre bottles.
  • Compass, camera and Motorola Flip mobile phone + car charger.
  • H5 bars and Lucozade sport tablets. Buy them at Cyber Sports Nutrition
  • Handkerchiefs, thin running gloves and thick winter gloves.
  • Woolly hat, 2 x Ron Hill Tracksters and 1 x Long Johns.
  • 2 x Helly Hansen thermal under tops.
  • 1 x Karrimor mid wear thermal top.
  • 2 x pairs walking socks + undersocks.
  • Thermos flasks (2 between the 3 of us).
  • Toilet paper.
  • FOOD!

Items that I carried in rucksack but didn’t use 
(All necessary to take however).

  • Whistle, waterproof top and comprehensive first aid kit.
  • Vistalite LED red clipable bike light (Scafell only).
  • Balaclava, scarf, spare woolly hat and survival blanket.

Equipment used and left in car and other bags.

  • A smaller rucksack for clothes and to keep car tidier.
  • Filled litre bottle and energy drink powder.
  • Toilet bag, towel, magazines, Walkman and tapes.
  • Plastic lunch box, trainers and pillow.
  • 3 breakfast bowls, cups and cutlery.
  • 4 x T-shirts and 2 x casual shirts.
  • 1 x Ron Hill Tracksters and 3 x walking socks.
  • 1 x Helly Hansen thermal under tops and underwear.
  • Money (about 100 quid covered the cost for me).
  • 2 x 5 litre water containers, camping stove + kettle.
  • FOOD sandwiches, sweets, crisps and Easter eggs, etc.

Items that I had in car but didn't use.

  • Spare Kodak film, thermorest mat and sleeping bag.

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