Kit Lists

Further to the kit lists below, we provide a hot drink during each session. Please have with you any further snacks and drinks (eg water) you may require. On a full day you will generally need a packed lunch due to location or time constraints, we can provide these if ordered in advance.

• Gorge Walks - Wet - Spr/Sum
• Canoeing - Spr/Sum
• Climbing/Abseiling - Spr/Sum
• Gorge Walks - Wet - Aut/Win
• Canoeing - Aut/Win
• Climbing/Abseiling - Aut/Win
• Gorge Walks - Upper Esk
• Cycling - Spr/Sum
• Kayaking/Dinghy Sailing - Spr/Sum
• Gorge Walks - Scramble based
• Cycling - Aut/Win
• Kayaking - Aut/Win
• Guided Walking
• Raft Building
• Full Week

Gorge Walks - Wet - Spr/Sum

Recommended kit for Gorge Walks – Wet Gorges – Spring/Summer

• Swimwear: Ladies – Swimsuit etc, Men – trunks (best) or shorts
• A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt
• Shorts to wear over your wetsuit
• Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellies
• Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
• Thick Socks

• Complete change of clothes inc. undies
• Towel

We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).

Gorge Walks - Wet - Aut/Win

Recommended kit for Gorge Walks – Autumn/Winter

• Swimwear: Ladies – Swimsuit etc, Men – trunks (best) or shorts
• 2-3 long sleeved layers/jumper, eg. Fleece
• Shorts to wear over your wetsuit
• 2 pairs of thick socks
• Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellys
• Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
• A thin warm hat if you have one

• Complete change of clothes inc. undies
• Towel

We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment (Not footwear)

Gorge Walks - Upper Esk

Recommended kit for Gorge Walks – Esk Gorge

• Swimwear: Ladies – Swimsuit etc, Men – trunks (best) or shorts
• A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt (to get wet)
• Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. ideally walking boots for ankle support, otherwise Trainers,
• Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
• Thick Socks/neoprene socks
• Shorts to wear over your wetsuit
• If possible bring your own 55 litre plus rucksack. (Please confirm if you can bring your own)

• Complete change of clothes inc. undies and shoes
• Spare Fleece/Jumper to walk out of the valley
• Towel

We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).

Gorge Walks - Scramble based

Recommended kit for Gorge Walks – Scrambling based (No wetsuits) – Spring/Summer

• Swimwear: Ladies – Swimsuit etc, Men – trunks or shorts
• Tracksuit bottoms and preferably Waterproof trousers
• A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt
• Shoes that are OK to get completely wet, eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellys
• Shorts to wear over your wetsuit
• Not open-toed sandals/very thin-soled shoes
• Complete change of clothes inc. undies
• Towel

We will provide a spray cag(oule) and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).

Canoeing - Spr/Sum

Recommended kit for Canoeing/Canoe Sailing – Spring / Summer

• Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer + spare
• *Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
• Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
• *Waterproof trousers
• Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
• Shoes that are OK to get wet eg. Wellys, trainers, sports sandals. Not flip flops
• Sun cream and cap/hat

• Complete change of clothes inc. undies
• Towel

*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance.

Canoeing - Aut/Win

Recommended kit for Canoeing/Canoe Sailing – Autumn/Winter

• 3-4 Layers of upper body clothing eg. A t-shirt, a long sleeved top, a fleece
• *Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
• Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers
• *Waterproof trousers
• 2 pairs of socks
• Shoes that are OK to get wet eg. Wellys, trainers
• a warm hat and gloves (washing up gloves over thin woolen gloves are excellent)
• you may appreciate having thermal leggings on

Rock Climbing/Abseiling - Spr/Sum

Recommended kit for Walking / Climbing/Abseiling

• Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer, + spare
• *Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
• Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
• *Waterproof trousers
• Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
• Trainers/walking boots/climbing shoes
• Sun cream
• Hat and gloves

*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance.

Rock Climbing/Abseiling - Aut/Win

Recommended kit for Climbing/Abseiling – Autumn/Winter

• Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer, + spare
• *Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
• Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
• *Waterproof trousers
• Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
• Trainers/walking boots/climbing shoes
• Hat and gloves

We will provide all technical equipment but not footwear.
*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance

Rock Climbing/Abseiling - Aut/Win

Recommended kit for Climbing/Abseiling – Autumn/Winter

• Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer, + spare
• *Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
• Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
• *Waterproof trousers
• Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
• Trainers/walking boots/climbing shoes
• Hat and gloves

We will provide all technical equipment but not footwear.
*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance

Mountain Biking - Spr/Sum

Recommended kit for Cycling – Spring/Summer

• Shorts, Tracksuit bottoms or walking trousers, any thing that will not be caught in the pedals else we will tape it.
• A long sleeved top, eg. Base layer (football shirt material) or fleece (not cotton)
• Trainers, or soft ankle walking boots
• Spare jumper to take with you, and hat
• Gloves & Sunglasses to protect your eyes & hands
• Water bottle if you have one.
• Any other cycling equipment you would like to use of your own

Mountain Biking - Aut/Win

Recommended kit for Cycling –Autumn/Winter

• Cycling tights, tracksuit bottoms or walking trousers, any thing that will not be caught in the gears else we will tape it.
• 2-3 layers, eg. Base layer, fleece (not cotton)
• Trainers, or soft ankle walking boots
• Spare jumper to take with you, and hat
• Gloves & Sunglasses to protect your eyes & hands
• Water bottle if you have one.
• Any other cycling equipment eg padded shorts, you would like to use of your own.

Kayaking & Dinghy Sailing - Spr/Sum

Recommended kit for Kayaking, Dinghy sailing

• Swimwear: Ladies – Swimsuit etc, Men – trunks (best) or shorts
• A long sleeved top, eg. Base layer (football shirt) or fleece (not cotton) + Spare jumper/ fleece
• Shoes that are OK to get completely wet eg. Trainers.
• 2 pairs of socks
• Not flip flops

• Complete change of clothes inc. undies
• Towel
• Hat and gloves for during any breaks

We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear)

Kayaking - Aut/Win

Guided Walking

Recommended kit for Walking

• Layers of upper body clothing eg. A long sleeved top, fleece, base layer, + spare
• *Waterproof jacket/cagoule (with taped seams)
• Tracksuit bottoms/walking trousers and/or shorts
• *Waterproof trousers
• Not Jeans/heavy cotton trousers (shorts and waterproof trousers are better)
• Walking boots
• Sun cream
• Hat and gloves
• Rucksack
• Water

*Breathable waterproofs can be provided if arranged in advance.

Raft Building

Recommended kit for Raft Building – Spring/Summer/Autumn

• Swimwear: Ladies – Swimsuit etc, Men – trunks (best) or shorts
• A long sleeved top, eg. Fleece, Football shirt
• Shoes that are OK to get completely wet eg. Trainers, walking boots, wellies
• Not open-toed sandals
• Thick Socks

• Complete change of clothes inc. undies
• Towel

We will provide a spray cag(oule), Wetsuit and all technical equipment. (Not footwear).

Full Week

We recommend you bring

• Thermals, T-shirts and long sleeved jumpers, eg. Fleeces, you may need one or two layers that are OK to get wet
• Walking trousers, tracksuit bottoms – not jeans or heavy cotton
• Shorts
• Cycling shorts
• Lots of spare socks including some thick ones
• Walking boots (If these are new, we recommend ‘wearing them in’ around the house/on short walks before the holiday).
• Trainers (these may get wet at times)
• A sun & woolly hat
• Swimwear – for men: trunks (best) or shorts
• Towel
• Rucksack 20-45 litres
• Rucksack liner or garden/rubble sacs
• Suncream (just in case!)
• Lunch box
• Drinks bottle ~1 litre or 2 x 500ml
• Insect Repellent

• Walking poles
• Sit mat
• Binoculars
• Gaiters
• You may want to bring your camera but we’ll take lots of photos and videos over the week which you can purchase on CD.

If there is anything you don’t have, we may be able to arrange hire of it, or can certainly arrange purchase at a quality retailer. We are also happy to advise on any equipment purchasing.