Munro

Interactive Munro Checklist

Elliot Forbes Jan 21, 2024 munros

Keep yourself right when heading into the Scottish highlands with this interactive gear and task checklist.

This is a no-nonsense quick checklist you can use when packing for those hiking trips.

Pre-Hike Checklist

Before you go on any hike, you should do the following:

Check the Weather Forecast - are you prepared for the worst?

Plan your route - WalkHighlands is a fantastic resource for pre-planned routes!

Tell someone where you're going and when you'll be expecting back

Check the Avalanche Forecast

Summer Munros Gear

Summer munros can still be dangerous if you are unprepared!

Hiking Bag

Hiking Boots suitable for the conditions + Smartwool Socks

Bring Enough Water To Match The Hike - We typically have a water bladder with about 2L of water in our bags for easy access

Food - you'll get hungry on the longer hikes, sandwiches are a welcome summit meal

Waterproof Jacket - it's almost guaranteed to rain at some point

Warm Mid-Layer Jacket

Light Gloves - wind chill at the tops can be unpleasant

Suncream

Map + Compass + Navigation Skills

Route's GPX files downloaded onto your navigation devices

Optional Extras

You don’t always need this additional equipment, but it can really help improve your hiking experience:

Hiking Poles - to save your knees

Sunglasses - for the cool summit shot

Winter Munros Gear

Winter conditions can make even the most straightforward hike deadly at times. Ensure you’re prepared with the right gear for even the most challenging conditions!

Crampons - a game changer on the snow

Buff - keep your neck and head a little warmer

Winter Beanie - something that covers your ears is essential!

Ice Axe - essential for self-arresting falls

Emergency Shelter Tent - a great temporary shelter for having food or in case of genuine emergency

Reflective Emergency Blankets - cheap and lightweight, I always have some in my bag

Charged Head Torches - essential during short winter days

I highly recommend an emergency shelter tent. We’ve always got one in our bag and it’s fantastic even if you’re just stopping for a quick bite to eat and just want some shelter from the wind and rain!

Optional Extras

Thermos with a hot beverage

Charged Portable Hand Warmers

The charged portable hand warmers were a gift for my Fiance and she absolutely loves them for any of our winter walks/hikes. They just provide that little bit of added comfort when we’ve stopped for any length of time and her fingers get cold quickly.

Interactive Munro Checklist

Pre-Hike Checklist

Summer Munros Gear

Optional Extras

Winter Munros Gear

Optional Extras

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Càrn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Glas Maol and Creag Leacach — 4-Munro Circuit

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