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For communal use, also carry a water kit (see ‘Water’, above), which comprises 5m of lightweight cord or string and two plastic carrier bags, purification tablets or a brew up kit including matches. Campers should note that soft cleaning sponges, if left out overnight, may be stolen by animals that live in burrows. Take something to do, or read, so that if thick mist develops you can wait patiently and confidently until it clears.

If most ‘essentials’ seem a fiddly nuisance, parcel them up into one separate stuff bag and belay this to the inside of your rucksack. Secure your trekking pole(s) to a clip on your rucksack whenever not in use, to avoid leaving it (them) behind. Trekking poles are most easily forgotten when you are travelling by bus.

On Grade A and low-level Grade B walks, especially during warmer months, you will need fewer items:

 long-sleeved shirt (or rain shell)

 spare warm layer (thermal vest or T-shirt in a plastic bag)

 water bottle

 spare food

 map

 whistle

 sunglasses