| Items with a | background | are normally carried by the walk leader. |
| ITEM | Hill walking in winter, all walks in bad weather | Hill walking in summer, all walks in unpredictable weather | Summer non-hill walking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking boots | Essential | Essential | Essential |
| Thick socks | Essential | Essential | Essential |
| Spare dry socks | Preferred | Preferred | Optional |
| Waterproof jacket | Essential | Essential | Preferred |
| Waterproof leggings | Essential | Essential | Optional |
| Gaiters | Essential | Optional | Optional |
| Winter hat | Essential | Preferred | Not necessary |
| Sun hat | Not necessary | Preferred | Preferred |
| Gloves | Essential | Preferred | Not necessary |
| Extra layers | Essential | Essential | Preferred |
| Survival bag | Essential | Essential | Preferred |
| Bothy bag | Preferred | Not necessary | Not necessary |
| Whistle | Essential | Essential | Preferred |
| First aid kit | Essential | Essential | Essential |
| Map | Essential | Essential | Essential |
| Map carrying case | Essential | Essential | Preferred |
| Compass | Essential | Essential | Essential |
| Food | Essential | Essential | Essential |
| Spare high energy food | Essential | Preferred | Optional |
| Cold drink | Essential | Essential | Essential |
| Hot drink | Preferred | Optional | Not necessary |
| Towel | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Suntan lotion | Not necessary | Preferred | Preferred |
| Change of clothes | Preferred | Optional | Optional |
| Sit mat | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Insect repellent | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torch | Preferred | Preferred | Optional |
| Change of shoes | Essential | Essential | Essential |
