Gear checklist

Essential Gear List

When you arrive at the pre-departure point, it would be great if you could have all the gear you intend to take with you separated from any other luggage (perhaps in a garbage bag).  This will make the packing process run more smoothly.

• See our footwear guide for specific recommendations for this walk.

• DOWNLOAD FOOTWEAR GUIDE

We can not over-emphasise the importance of appropriate footwear. Running shoes, sand shoes, elasticised boots and similar are not acceptable. Boots/shoes must be worn in to minimise the risk of blisters. If you haven’t worn your boots for a while please dust them off, take them for a walk and make sure the soles are still firmly attached to the boot.  There is nothing worse than your boot failing on day one. You will be unable to commence the walk without the appropriate footwear, so please feel free to contact us for more details. We are more than happy to discuss footwear with you.

• Waterproof overpants (September/October & April/May)
• Clear-soled shoes suitable for the yacht (Dunlop Volleys or similar)
• Polar fleece jacket (preferred) or woollen jumper
• Light jumper (warm)
• Beanie
• Shorts and/or light trousers for walking
• Polypropylene thermal underwear (long-sleeved top and long johns; essential in summer and winter)
• Warm long pants (for evenings on the boat)
• Shirts / t-shirts (merino or polypropylene; 3 recommended)
• Socks (merino recommended; 3 pairs recommended)
• Underwear
• Sun hat and sunscreen
• Travel towel or body chamois (body size for swimming; light and quick to dry)
• Water bottle(s) (at least 1.5 litres total capacity)
• Travel mug for hot drinks on the track
• Any personal medication, including anti-inflammatories and EpiPens
• Sunglasses
• Long-sleeve shirt for sun protection while walking 

* DENIM AND COTTON CLOTHING ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR WALKING

Recommended Gear List

• Camera (with spare batteries or charger - limited charging capacity available on Lady Eugenie)
• Waterproof over pants (November, December, January, February, March)
• Walking poles
• Swimming costume
• Binoculars
• Drawing or painting supplies
• Notebook and pen/pencil