equipment
To buy this equipment, we recommend you go to Ellis Brigham, Go Outdoors or CotsWold. You can also buy things second-hand online, but especially for boots, make sure you try them on in person and have a specialist in the store advising you on what is best for you! When getting waterproofs, make sure that they fit all of your layers underneath. It gets very cold, and you still want to be waterproof!
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If this equipment is too expensive, you can apply for an access to recreation grant!
Essentials
(You can't come on any trips without these)
Ankle Support Boots
Yes
Yes
No!
No!
What we recommend you get:
Mens:​
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Womens:
WaterProof coat
Yes
Yes
No!
No!
What we recommend you get:
Mens:​
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Womens:
Hiking Trousers
Yes
Yes
No!
No!
(Sport leggings are fine too!)
Essentials
(You can't come on any trips without these)
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Ankle support Boots
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Waterproof coat
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Hiking Trousers
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Lunch and loads of snacks (Bring more than you think!)
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At least 1.5L of Water
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Hat and Gloves
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Spare Warm Layers
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Backpack
Optional
(But strongly Reccomended!)
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Waterproof trousers
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Gaiters
Weekend Trips
For weekend trips, food will only be provided on Saturday evening, so you will have to bring your own food for dinner on Friday, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, along with loads of snacks for the hikes. Bring more food than you expect as it is always better to have too much than too little!
We have full access to kitchen facilities while at the hostel, so you can cook, microwave, and store food in fridges as you wish. It is also fully equipped with pans, plates, cutlery, etc. So there's no need to bring your own.
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Note that this list is not exhaustive, there may be more things you need to bring.
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Essentials Listed Above
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​2x Breakfast​
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2x Lunches
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1x Dinner (Friday)
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Loads of Snacks for Hikes
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​Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Shower Gel / Shampoo
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Indoor shoes (Crocs, Sliders, etc)
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Towel
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Deodorant
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Phone Charger
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Casual Clothes for the Hostel
Optional
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Eye mask
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​Alcohol (if you want to)
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Sunscreen
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Portable Charger
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Money