Equipment

As a member, you don't need to remember much for hiking trips, as the club provides everything it can so that members don't need to waste valuable beer and kebab money in expensive walking shops!

Before each trip emails are sent out reminding those going what to bring. The following is a typical list of items needed for a day trip:-

Blue mountain rucksack
  • Hiking Boots (easier to forget than you might think!)
  • Waterproofs (Trousers and Jacket)
  • Food
  • Water - at least 1 litre is recommended, 2 litres preferred
  • Rucksack
  • Warm Clothes (Hat, Gloves etc)
  • First Aid Kit (just the basics plasters, pain killers etc.) 

Additionally, the following are also needed for weekend trips :-

  • Spare Clothes
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Washing Kit & Towel
  • Cash (for the pub!)
  • Torch - for winter walking
  • Sweets or something for the journey (often a long one)

Occasionally extra equipment such as a camping mat or cutlery may be required. All other equipment such as maps, compasses, whistles etc are provided by the club and on weekend trips all food is provided.

If you have any queries about kit or wish to borrow any club kit for personal use please contact the kit sec:

E-mail... kit@lsuhc.org.uk

Boots

When it comes to choosing hiking boots you need to forget fashion. What is important is that they keep your feet warm and dry, and that they are a good fit and comfortable. This might sound obvious, but if you are going to be walking in them all day you want to try and prevent blisters. There are plenty of different makes to choose from, but generally Berghaus (who also make outdoor clothing) are a safe bet.   

Full Club Kit List

  • 4 sleeping bags
  • 4 tents
  • 8 survival bags
  • 8 map cases
  • 8 first aid kits
  • 8 compasses
  • 8 head torches
  • 15 handheld torches
  • 13 safety whistles
  • 3 road atlases
  • a variety of pans and kitchen utensils
  • audio tape (for those long minibus journeys!)
  • playing cards
  • lots of maps (see map list)

Full Club Map List: Download: (23.5KB)
Maplist.xls

Local Outdoor Shops

Cotswold Outdoors, Nottingham

LSUHC recommended shop, special discount for club members
Abbey Bridge roundabout, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham - Telephone 0115 957 6890

Go Outdoors, Loughborough

Newley opened, discount card avaliable giving 10-70% discount on rrp

Bishop Meadow, Telephone 01509 633330