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Without wishing to hijack the thread, if someone spots or has spotted a good waterproof hiking jacket in the sales then would appreciate a heads up!
Budget?
I've a new Berghaus Paclite Vent that was sub £100 that's cracking, but one of our lads has a ME Goretex jacket in a couple of days that was 60% off at LD...
after reading reviews etc i got this
jacket
which is great except I shouldve gone for a large instead, the zip is fiddly, it feels clammy and the water drips off it and soaks my trouser legs.
Dont forget how hot you get climbing mountains, I preferred zipoff trousers and running shirt, till I got near the tops and froze
Also I got Merrell Moab 2 gtx boots which are really comfortable,though the sole could be a bit more grippy, they were half price at amazon merrell, but one sprung a leak so has just been sent back for a refund
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Doesn’t need to cost much to go for a walk in the hills. Some of the suggestions are more nice to have than essentials. I’ve never used a walking pole or midge net for instance. Comfy footwear and waterproofs is all you need surely. The only item not to wear is jeans.
Take your bike. If your fitness is anything like mine there'll still be plenty of opportunity for walking on the way up. 😉
Well, if you ride all of that route up Carn Ban Mor you're just showing off...
Lightweight emergency Bivvy bag and a print out of hypothermia hillwalking guidance amongst other things.
https://www.mountaineering.scot/safety-and-skills/essential-skills