Summer Hiking
Kit List
We recommend that you bring the following to ensure an enjoyable, safe, and comfortable time on one of our AAA Hiking Adventures.
When you join an AAA Hiking experience, you should bring the correct fitting kit for your particular activity type, whether joining us for a day hike or a week-long European adventure.
When you check the Kit List for your specific event type, you’ll see the ESSENTIAL items listed at the top of the page—you must have these items with you to begin your activity with us.
The Recommended Extras are the items that will ensure you are more comfortable and provide you with a better and more comfortable experience.
The following list represents AAA's best guide for the kit and equipment to maximise your activity.
Essentials
Walking boots or sturdy hiking shoes
Walking socks and liner socks.
Wearing two pairs of socks can help prevent blisters.
A base layer
Ideally, one that wicks away sweat and dries quickly.
Walking trousers that allow a full range of movement and dry quickly.
Shorts might be suitable, but factor in concerns such as ticks, scratches from gorse bushes and sunburn.
A fleece or alternative light down jacket as a warm layer.
To keep you warm, should you be stationary for a while.
Waterproof Jacket.
Ideally, be breathable with a hood (i.e. Gore-Tex, Paramo or similar).
Waterproof Trousers.
Depending on the weather conditions.
A hat or cap that protects you from the sun
25-45L Small Rucksack
Dry bag to pack your kit into to keep it dry
A good, strong black bag will also do)
Water bottle ‐ 2 litres.
Emergency pealess whistle (One is often integrated into good rucksacks).
Mobile phone
Cash/money (Not all pubs and cafes except cards).
Food – High-energy, low-weight snacks are ideal.
Any medication that you require.
Inhalers or Anti-histamines/Anti-Allergy Medication
Recommended Extras
These are the items that make the difference
Hiking poles.
Gaiters.
Sunglasses.
Sunblock.
Personal First Aid Kit
Torch (head torches are best).
Spare batteries for the torch.
Luxury Items (nice to have)
Lip balm/chapstick.
Insect repellent.
Camera/film/memory card
Spare batteries for the camera
Feminine hygiene products.
Toilet paper.
The following blog posts might provide insight into an event and or equipment. We hope you find them useful.
Ultimate Guide to Walking Poles: Why Every Hiker Should Use Them