Kit Lists

Kit Lists
Fergus Catley, on 'Just another Route' VS 4c

Here you will find all the stuff you will need to bring on the various types of trips that we run. Most gear can be loaned to you through Kitshare or the Gear Sec's if you don't have the required kit.

Helmets and harnesses are loaned at the beginning of every trip but if you need any more gear please get in touch.

Day Trip Kit List

  • Any Personal climbing kit including climbing shoes, helmet, harnesses and any gear you may be using such as quickdraws, nuts, slings etc.
  • A sturdy pair of walking boots or approach shoes for the walk into the crag. (Some people also like to bring crocs to belay in.)
  • Suitable Outdoor Trousers, please don't bring regular jeans, these are very hard to climb in.
  • Lots of Food and Drinks to keep you going throughout the day. We reccoment 1 - 2L of water
  • Lots of Warm Layers including Fleeces and a down or synthetic insulated jacket.
  • Waterproof Jacket and Waterproof trousers.
  • A Comfy Rucksack to pack it all into. We reccomend a 30L-40L pack.

Optional Items

  • Suncream
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunhat
  • Gloves
  • Wooly hat
  • Buff/Snood
  • Camera
  • Warm hiking socks
  • Thermals
  • Wallet or some form of payment
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Blister Plasters
  • Tissues and sanitary supplies
Zoe and Felix at Porth-y-Fynnon

Weekend Kit List

  • You will need everything from the 'Day Trip Kit List' above.
  • A sleeping bag
  • A Roll Matt (Not needed if you are staying in a hut)
  • Clothes for the whole trip. We reccomend taking a clean T-shirt for each day of climbing
  • A Second Bag to leave at the hut
  • Wash kit and PJ's
  • Towel and Shower Stuff (no stinky stoats allowed)
  • Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners for the duration of the trip
  • Lots more Snacks for all the days of climbing you will be out
  • Phone Charger

Optional Items

  • Ear Plugs
  • Sleeping mask
  • Crocs/Sliders for around the hut
  • Pillow Case (Most huts have pillows, but you can always shove some clothes into a pillow case if they don't)
Elfie seconding Sinecure E1 5b

Scrambling and Nav Kit

The Scrambling and Nav trip is to get stoats prepared for the Scotland trip, increasing their navigational skills using a map and compass. Beacuse this trip has a slightly different focus, the kitlist is slightly different. Most of the main components are the same however some items are changed.

Most of these items can be loaned out by kitshare or can be shared between groups so most of these items aren't essential but might help in case of an EPIC.

  • Everything from the 'Weekend Kitlist' - You do not any climbing kit except for a helmet and harness unles you plan on climbing.
  • Head Torch with spare batteries
  • Maps, Speak to the mountain sec about which maps will be useful for this trip
  • Personal Compass and Whistle (Optional)
  • Thick Socks and Blister Plasters are not optional here as this weekend will have lots more hiking than the other weekends
  • Flask to take hot drinks out on the mountain
  • Walking Poles (Optional)

Scotland Kitlist

Scotland is one of, if not the most coveted trips of the year, spending a week in the glorious highlands. This trip has been held in the Glencoe reigion previously however the club is hoping to get to the Cairngorms this year.

Scotland is very gear intensive and requires far more specialised gear than the other trips the club runs. Again, the club can provide most of this gear, but supplies are limited and you might have to invest in some personal gear or share with other stoats.

See the Full Scotland Kit List