Recommended Kit – Mountain Leader Qualification
KIT LIST
You will need the following equipment for Mountain Leader training or assessment.
CLOTHING:
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Suitable fast drying layers for walking
- Warm insulated layers
- Walking boots
- Multiple thick walking of socks
- Warm hat & gloves
- Sun protection
- Headtorch and spare
- Rucksacks (day and expedition)
- Personal first aid kit
EQUIPMENT:
- Basic toiletries
- Sleeping mat
- Sleeping bag
- Tent appropriate for wild camping in UK weather
- Expedition food for the length of the expedition
- Small camping stove, pan, fuel, and spoon
- Dry bag(s)
- ziplock bag for rubbish
- Small digging trowel
- Silva Expedition 4 compass
- Mobile phone
MAPS:
- ‘AA – Walker’s Map 2 – Central Lake District’ and ‘OS Explorer Leisure – OL7 or ′
‘OS Explorer Leisure – OL4 + OL5 + OL6 + OL7 ′ - ‘Harvey British Mountain Map – BMC – Lake District’
- ‘OS Landranger – 90 – Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside’
GROUP EQUIPMENT
WILL BE SUPPLIED, INCLUDING:
- Ropes
- Helmets
- Group shelter