IMC KITLIST

***** -these items will be inspected at the pre-course meeting (held in February)

General use:

  • Uniform - correct and complete (for travelling and evening wear)
  • Trainers
  • Sleeping bag (and liner if not very warm) *****
  • Clothes to wear in bed
  • Towel and washing kit
  • Note book and pens/pencils
  • Small alarm clock/phone
  • Wristwatch
  • Mending kit (needles, thread, safety pins, strong tape etc)
  • Boot cleaning gear (wax etc)

Mountain wear:

  • Wind and waterproof jacket withnon-detachable hood (or separate garments)*****
  • Waterproof over trousers (capable of being put on while wearing your boots)*****
  • Walking boots (leather or plastic with sturdy ankle support and plenty of tread)*****
  • Gaiters
  • Thick walking socks (at least three pairs)
  • Warm long trousers- fleece/nylon/wool/soft shell (not jeans/cotton or thick tracksuit bottoms)
  • Warm underwear (including thermal leggings)
  • Long-sleeved base layers (two)
  • Fleece layers (two) or fibre pile jacket
  • Warm hat/balaclava
  • Buff (optional)
  • Gloves/mitts (at least two pairs-one of which must be waterproof and windproof)

Other equipment for the mountains:

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun cream high UV protection
  • Ski goggles
  • Thermos flask 0.5l-0.75l
  • Water bottles or camelback 2l
  • Polythene survival bag (big enough to get inside)
  • Emergency rations (chocolate, raisins, dates or Kendal mint cake in sealed container)
  • Personal first aid kit (Plasters, blister plasters, safety pins, any personal medicines)
  • Compass (Silva type with Romer and large base plate) on lanyard or cord*****
  • Whistle (on lanyard or cord)
  • Head torch, spare batteries and bulbs
  • Map case or large clear strong plastic bag
  • Lunchbox
  • Map:1:50,000 OS sheet 51- ESSENTIAL

For the three day expedition:

  • Rucksack (large enough to carry camping kit, sleeping bag etc) -*****
  • You may bring a smaller rucksackif you prefer for day hikes but it must be a minimum of 25l and have a waist strap)
  • Karrimat/Thermorest or similar
  • Small towel/tea towel would do
  • Mug (insulated), bowl, knife, fork and spoon
  • Large thick polythene bags or dry sacks (rubble sacks or packing bags - at least three)
  • Nylon cord suitable for guylines (short length ie 2m.)

If you have any difficulty getting the necessary clothing and equipment, please contact Andy Rice 01707 265255 or Chris Snelling 07789032462