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Clothing

 Walking boots – must be comfortable, a good fit, have ankle support and plenty of grip in the soles

 Trainers or similar for wear in huts, hotels and villages

 Wind- and water-proof jacket and overtrousers

 Warm hat and sunhat

 Gloves

 Fleece or sweater

 Shirts – 2 or 3 for a fortnight’s holiday

 Warm trousers, slacks or breeches – jeans are not recommended (cold when wet and difficult to dry)

 Long woollen socks

 Underwear

Miscellaneous

 Rucksack – with waterproof liner and/or cover

 Sheet sleeping bag (for overnights in huts)

 Bivvy bag – in case of emergencies

 Telescopic umbrella – excellent rain protection, and ideal for spectacle wearers

 Trekking pole(s) – these are highly recommended

 Headtorch plus spare batteries and bulbs

 Water bottle (1 litre minimum)

 Sunglasses, high factor suncream and lip salve

 First aid kit, including tweezers

 Map and compass (and GPS if available)

 Whistle

 Watch

 Guidebook

 Penknife

 Camera

 Toilet kit (soap, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste)