Easy & Beginners Day Walk Kit List:

Here at Large Outdoors we define an easy or beginners walk as any walk below 500m, where you are no further than 30 minutes from help, this would normally mean you are within a suburban environment walking along simple well trodden paths. For example a Canal path, woodland  or valley walk.

Although these kind of walks are not as risky as the more upland mountain walks, LargeOutdoors take safety very seriously and will insist that you have some of the basic kit to make the walk not only safe but more enjoyable for yourself and the rest of the group,  i.e. good boots to prevent sprained ankles or blisters.

As with all activities please pay attention to the weather forcast and remember that conditions at the event desitnation can be drastically different to the location you live in. If in any doubt contact the walk leader for further details.

Introductory Walks:
If you are attending one of our Introductory Walks then these are designed for those of you that are new to the group and may not have all of the kit. In this sitution a waterproof jacket, decent trainers or footwear, rucksack food and drink will be sufficient. Full details of what kit you should bring will be listed on the activity page.

Compulsory Kit:

• Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
• Good Quality Walking Boots
• Plenty of Warm Clothes (nylon and fleece)
• Hat and Gloves
• Foods and fluuids plus spare
• Rucksack

Suggested Kit:

• Map and Compass & the ability to use them
• Walking Poles (great to protect the knees)
• Gaiters (great for keeping mud out of boots)
• Thermos Flask of a hot drink
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Torch, we may get back after dark
• Whistle
• Survival Bag
• Rucksack Liner (keep your kit dry)
• Pen Knife
• Camera
• Sun Cream
• Watch

Compulsory Leaders Additional Kit:

• Map and Compass & the ability to use them
• Group Shelter
• Spare Energy Bars