Highland Guides LTD 

Your kit needs for a traverse of the Cuillin and coping with whatever the West Coast might have in store. I have not named brands as there are to many but good quality mountain equipment is highly recommended. 

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Personal Equipment 

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▪ Waterproof jacket – lightweight breathable model

▪ Over trousers – with long side zips

▪ Socks – warm ‘Smart wool’ type, plus thin liner socks and spares

▪ Wicking thermal tops/t-shirts

▪ Soft-shell jacket – or equivalent light insulating layer

▪ Mountain trousers – light/mid-weight windproof soft-shell model

▪ Gloves – 2 pairs, thin and mid-weight

▪ Warm hat – must fit under a helmet

▪ Spare warm layer – fleece or lightweight synthetic belay jacket

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Personal Items

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▪ Water Container(s) – capacity to carry 2 litres

▪ Head-torch – with new batteries

▪ Map, compass and whistle (optional, but a good idea)

▪ Personal medications and blister kit – zinc oxide tape, compeed, painkillers etc

▪ Sun Glasses – CE rated 3 or 4

▪ Sun and lip cream – factor 30+

▪ Sun hat

▪ Shorts and t-shirt

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Technical Equipment

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▪ Rucsac ~40/45l – must be big enough to carry food, water and bivi kit

▪ Waterproof rucsac liner – Dry sac, or heavy duty polythene bag

▪ Mountaineering boots – Approach shoes or trainers – sticky rubber models are excellent

▪ Climbing Harness – with locking karabiner and belay device(Provided by Highland Guides)

▪ 120cm sling and locking karabiner (Provided by Highland Guides)

▪ 2 prussik loops and locking karabiner (Provided by Highland Guides)

▪ Climbing helmet (Provided by Highland Guides)

▪ Trekking poles – bring a pair if you use them

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Camping Equipment

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▪ Lightweight sleeping bag – 2/3 season model

▪ Bivi bag – made of breathable material (plastic survival bag not suitable!)

▪ Sleeping mat

▪ Mug and spoon – lightweight

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Please get in touch with any queries.