Recommended equipment list

Listed below are the basic items recommended for a 5 hour plus route on the Scottish Hills. Don't worry if you're missing one or two items, I can easily supply them !

Footwear : firm souled and preferably with decent ankle support
Waterproofs : jacket and overtrousers, ideally windproof too
Base layer : wicking top, cotton t-shirt not recommended
Mid layer : fleece or jumper
Trousers : tracksters, hillwalking trousers, but not jeans

Gloves, hat and/or buff
Survival bag, whistle, torch, small first aid kit (including compeed and plasters)
Relevant map and compass

Other stuff depending on how you feel :
Walking poles
Camera and mobile phone
Midge repellent and sun-tan lotion

And stuff all of the above with any spare into a 35-40 litre rucksack

On a guided hill walk or run, I'll also bring other equipment depending on the route, terrain and conditions