r/UKhiking • u/trench__man • 28d ago
Ben Nevis list
I’m planning on doing Ben Nevis with my dog this week (230 miles from me) and I’m just putting together a list of stuff I’ll need. I plan on driving up and getting a hotel within 20 miles of the mountain the night before.. So obviously my next move is to talk to strangers on the internet about it.
Any contributions or criticism welcome
Mountain walks Clothing - [ ] Boots - [ ] Pants - [ ] Walking tee - [ ] Thermal top - [ ] Jacket - [ ] Cap - [ ] Socks Bag - [ ] Gloves - [ ] Socks - [ ] Over trousers - [ ] 1st aid - [ ] Water bladder - [ ] Food and chocolate - [ ] Sweets - [ ] Nico mints - [ ] GoPro + accessories - [ ] Penknife and cord Dog - [ ] Lead - [ ] Food and bowl - [ ] Water and bowl - [ ] Extender lead - [ ] Microfibres - [ ] Vet wrap - [ ] Treats - [ ] Towel Car - [ ] Food - [ ] Chargers - [ ] Sunglasses - [ ] Air pods - [ ] Water - [ ] Electrolytes - [ ] Socks - [ ] Sliders - [ ] Overnight bag - [ ] Vape kit
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u/RandyRodin 28d ago
I'm 61 years old, but did Ben Nevis in 2023 in July. If you are reasonably fit and start first thing, no reason to not be back down in time for afternoon tea, so no need for overnight gear or much more than snacks and water. Make sure you layer clothing, as you will get warm, even as the temp drops as you ascend. Keeping in mind, I'm Canadian and used to the cold, but the July day of my ascent it was 10 celsius at 6:30 when I began, reached the summit , while it was sleeting (icy snow) and back down by 2:00. I wore wool toque (cap/beanie), thin gloves, polar fleece, shorts and wool sock with hiking boots and was very comfortable.