Here is a list of essential items of clothing and equipment for summer hill walking in the Scottish hills. Remember that proper clothing and equipment is essential: conditions in the hills may change rapidly and can be considerably more challenging than at the roadside.
Having the right clothing and equipment can quite literally be a life saver if conditions are really bad, but even in less extreme weather it can mean the difference between having an enjoyable or a miserable day out in the hills.
Summer hill-walking doesn't always mean sunshine - you need to be properly equipped
Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain goes through what goes in your rucksack for a day on the hill - and where it goes too.
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