Hey folks – things are ramping up for next weekends venture into the wilds of south Wicklow. Here is the gear list for the weekend. Don’t miss out on any of the essentials.
Essentials:
Hiking boots Two changes of clothes Good waterproof raincoat with hood Rain trousers or gaiters Several pairs of thick socks Warm Hat & Gloves Thick jumper Survival bag (sometimes called a bivvy bag – available for cheap in outdoor stores) Whistle Toiletries Eating utensils (whatever will get you by) Sleeping bag Ground mat Water bottle Torch (with extra batteries – you will be using this a lot) Emergency rations (a few bars or sweets – don’t go over board) A few black bags (for lining your rucksack if it rains) Optional Gear (if you have it): Map of Wicklow (Discovery Series 56) Compass GPS (or whatever cool nav gear you might have) Pen knife Camera Gaiters A deck of cards Do not bring: Mobile Phones Spray Deoderant (just roll-on – the spray is a fire hazard) Sheath knives (anything bigger than a penknife will be confiscated) MP3 players (all personal music players are forbidden) Electronic games Fuel or anything the leaders deem a fire risk.