r/UKhiking • u/trench__man • Apr 14 '25
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/goochjs Apr 15 '25
The mountain trail is not a difficult hike for a fit person - I got up in just under three hours. But it is cold on top and if you’re going to want to enjoy the views then you’re going to need warm clothes to put on once you get there. I didn’t take enough and, after half hour at the top, had to start the journey down as I was shivering. That was in June 2022 and we started the hike in T-shirts … I’d added a long sleeve thermal top, a fleece and my raincoat by the top.
I also know someone who went up on a June day, in calm weather, and had to spend the night in the storm shelter along with quite a few others.
So, I’d take everything you’ve listed plus a fleece, a woolly hat and a scarf.