The Wales Outdoors Hiking And Backpacking Kit List

Honed over many years of delivering hiking to individuals and groups, and of course the many personal days leaders have accumulated on the hills of Wales and beyond, we have published our best practice, our hints and tips and alongside this information we have provided links out to preferred and leading suppliers of adventure kit.

Discounts

First port of call though ought to be Outdoor Active, our preferred map app partner. It’s a must have Map App https://www.outdooractive.com/en/ with an exclusive Wales Outdoors discount! Use code WALES10Z at checkout! Go for Pro and get all UK OS Maps downloadable to your phone.

Once you have subscribed you’ll also have access to multiple businesses selling outdoor kit with great discounts, such as 25% off Garmin, 20% off Mammut etc.

To see our full list of must have items for your day pack or expedition backpack please go to our website HERE https://www.walesoutdoors.co.uk/hiking-kit

Top Tip

Did you know you can turn any pair of boots or trekking shoes into a waterproof pair? Yep… There is such a thing as waterproof socks and they really do work…

Enjoy reading our kit list page and if you have ideas for other items then please do be in touch.

You can book our walks through the Wales Outdoors Website or, if you are a group, you can book us for a bespoke adventure, you choose the date and time, using the ‘Book Your Guide’ option.

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