Zone Descriptions and KitLists

WRCED Zone One Kit List

WRCED Zone One events are considered lowest risk events that are mostly flat and suburban. There is no specific Zone one kit list but the Attendees or the Event host may benefit from the following suggestions.

Zone one kit suggestions

• Rucksack - up to about 20 litres

• Good shoes or boots that grip

• Water-resistant jacket (with hood)

• A means of personal navigation (e.g. Smartphone)

• Watch or other device that displays the time

• Food & Drink

• Mobile phone

• A bag to carry home any rubbish

• Any essential medication (e.g. Inhalers or Insulin)

In sunny weather

• Sunhat/cap

• Sun cream

• Sunglasses

In midge season (June, July and August)

• Midge repellent

• Midge Net

In cold weather

• Add additional warm clothing

• Add a hot drink

WRCED Zone Three and Zone Four Kit Lists

WRCED Zone Three (Hill and Moorland) and Zone Four (Mountain) are considered higher risk events. Therefore the Event Host should insist (at their discretion) that all attendees are adequately provisioned and equipped.

Mountaineering Scotland Summer hill-walking kit list

• Rucksack - about 35 litres

• Walking boots or approach shoes/hiking trainers (with soles which will grip on rock, grass and mud)

• Waterproof jacket (with hood)

• Waterproof over trousers

• General trekking trousers (not jeans or cotton material)

• Synthetic/merino base layer top (avoid cotton)

• Warm fleece top

• Gaiters (not always essential)

• Warm hat

• Gloves (several pairs are useful)

• Spare layer e.g. fleece top/synthetic down jacket

• Compass

• Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)

• Watch

• Torch (preferably a head torch)

• Food & Drink

• Emergency survival bag/bivvy bag and/or group shelter

• Whistle

• First Aid Kit + tick tweezers

• Mobile phone (in waterproof case)

• A bag to carry home any rubbish

• Spare laces

• Any essential medication (e.g. Inhalers or Insulin)

In sunny weather

• Sunhat/cap

• Sun cream

• Sunglasses

In midge season (June, July and August)

• Midge repellent

• Midge net

Mountaineering Scotland Winter kit list

To wear:

• Warm/windproof trousers

• Thermal long johns (optional)

• Thermal top

• Fleece top

• Rigid-soled winter boots, with appropriate socks

• Gaiters

• Warm hat

• Gloves or mitts

To carry:

• Rucksack - about 45 litres

• Waterproof jacket (with hood)

• Waterproof over-trousers

• Spare layer e.g. fleece top

• Spare gloves/mitts (at least two pairs)

• Spare hat

• Compass

• Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)

• Watch

• Torch (preferably a head torch)

• Spare batteries for the torch - or, preferably, a spare headtorch

• Emergency survival bag (polythene is OK) and Group Shelter

• Whistle

• First Aid Kit (small)

• Mobile phone

• Sun cream

• Sunglasses – sometimes the sun does shine in winter!

• Goggles – essential for navigation in some conditions

• Walking poles (optional)

• Ice axe

• Crampons

• Food and drink

• Hot drink in a thermos flask

• Spare high energy foods (e.g. sweets or chocolate)

• Spare laces

• Any essential medication (e.g. Inhalers or Insulin)

• In addition you may consider a snow shovel and a helmet.