Checklist for if you are going into hills

• Strong Walking Boots.
• Rucksack (with frame if possible).
• Warm cloths.
• Spare cloths in waterproof bag, such as set thermal underware.
• Waterproofs.
• Sunhat and suncream.
• First Aid.
• Insect repellent (Avon skin so soft 'woodland fresh' is excellent).
• A piece of finemesh net curtain will be usefull to keep midges from face.
• Maps: Landranger 58 (and 57) and Explorer 366, (368, 369) and Harvey's map of the Ochils. (Maps can often be borrowed from libraries)
• Compass.
• Whistle
• Torch and spare batteries.
• Bottles of water.
• Compact food such as nuts and dried fruit.
• Biodegradable plastic bags (to take away waste in or bury it if organic)
• Trowel
• Survival bag (big strong bag in day glow orange)

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