Equipment list for navigation courses

You will need to bring:

• Yourself
  Enthusiastic, ready to learn and ready to have fun.
• Footwear
  These should be hill walking boots with a supportive ankle, good tread pattern and able to secure your foot to prevent blistering.
• Socks
  These should be “loop stitch” style walking socks.
• Walking trousers
  Trousers which allow a good range of movement (not jeans).
• Waterproof trousers
  These should be waterproof (not just showerproof) and with a side zip to allow them to fit over boots.
• Base layer t-shirt
  This should be able to wick sweat and dry quickly (preferably not cotton).
• Upper body insulation
  Clothing which allows a good range of movement and at least one additional warm layer, e.g. 2 fleeces.
• Waterproof jacket
  This should be waterproof (not just showerproof) and with a hood which can be cinched around the face.
• Warm hat and gloves
• Cap, sunglasses and sun cream
  For if the weather does get sunny!
• Food and drink
  Enough to keep you energised for the whole session (Keep in mind that you will be extremely active and will burn through a lot of energy).
• Any personal items
  e.g. medication, camera, insect repellent etc.
• Rucksack
  This should be big enough to carry all of your equipment (Approx. 30 litres for day sessions) and everything should be in waterproof plastic bags or ‘dry bags’.
• Torch
  To be carried in case of night navigation (a very unlikely scenario).

 

Climb GB will provide the following items:

• Compass and maps
  (A selection of 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps and 1:40000 BMC maps).