Hebridean Island Adventure
Kit List
Trip Overview
Accommodation:
5 nights at campsites,
2 nights wild camping (one location has access to toilet facilities)
Packing Constraints:
All gear (excluding tent) must fit in a 70L holdall &
Hiking rucksack 20- 30L
No suitcases/large backpacks – vehicle space is limited
Group Items - Supplied by AAA Hiking
Shelter & Camping
Tents (available for those who need them)
Tarps for group shelter
Repair kit (pegs, cord, gaffer tape, cable ties)
Cooking & Water
Stoves, pots, lighters, gas canisters
Water purification tablets & group filter
Jerry cans for water storage
Collapsible washing bowls
Sanitation
Portable toilet + waste bags
Toilet paper, poo shovel
Eco-friendly washing liquid + dry bag for laundry
Safety & First Aid
Comprehensive group first aid kit (incl. tick removal, rehydration salts, emergency meds)
Emergency eye wash, bandages, and medical tape
Essential Items
Shelter & Sleep
3-season sleeping bag (comfort rating ≤0°C)
Sleeping mat (R-value ≥2.5 for insulation)
Optional: Personal 3-season tent (confirm via pre-trip questionnaire)
Clothing
Hiking:
Ankle-support boots + 2 pairs of hiking socks
Quick-dry trousers + long/short-sleeve merino base layers
Waterproof jacket & trousers (Gore-Tex/Paramo recommended)
Fleece/down jacket for warmth
Hat (sun hat & warm hat)
Camp:
Thermal sleepwear (doubles as an extra layer)
Sandals/Crocs (for airing feet)
Swimwear (for impromptu dips!)
Towel & Personal Toiletries.
Food & Hydration
2L water bottles (hikes/night use)
Unbreakable cup, bowl, plate + spork/knife
Plastic container for a packed lunch
Tools & Safety
Head torch + spare batteries
Personal first aid kit (blister plasters, painkillers, antiseptic cream)
Sunblock (SPF 30+) + Smidge insect repellent
Dry bags + zip-lock bags (multipurpose)
Extras
Power bank + charging cable
Cash (small shops prefer over cards)
Lightweight camp chair/stool (highly recommended)
Recommended
Camera (if not your phone)
Midge head net (Smidge nets are best!)
Insect repellent - Smidge
Camera (if not your phone)
Trekking poles (for rugged terrain)
Gaiters (keep mud/debris out of boots)
Hydration tablets (improve water taste)
Foil emergency blanket (extra warmth backup)
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Excited to leave London - I crave the need for space, vast skies, long paths, and the company of strangers