This is a list of the basic equipment you need to take to the hills or lakes and discover what Ireland has to offer!
Hiking Equipment
Hiking Boots (leather & ankle support) €165 - €200
Backpack (40 litres) €58 - €75
Bin Bag (backpack liner) 50 cent
Waterproof Coat (breathable, big pockets) €100 - €229
Waterproof Trousers (leg zips) €80 - €135
Hiking Trousers, Thermal Top & 2 Warm Fleeces €30 - €99 per item
2 Spare Fleeces €30 per item
Hat & Mitts €5+
Spare Hat & Mitts €5+
First Aid Kit €15 - €35
Double Survival Bag €6
Laminated OS Map €22
Compass (Silva type 4) €40
Torch €20 - €60
Whistle €5
Flask €11 - €15
Kayaking Equipment
Kayak €599 - €1165
or
Canoe €875
or
Sit On Top €450 - €620
Paddle €50
Buoyancy Aid (tight) €50
Helmet €50
Wetsuit (full body) €100 - €180
Cag (keeps off wind) €40 - €280
1 Spare Fleece €30
Hat & Mitts €5+
Whistle €5
Dry Bag €15 - €45
First Aid Kit €15 - €35
Double Survival Bag €6
Laminated OS Map €22
Flask €11 - €15
Mountain Skills Courses in Kerry & Wicklow
Adventure Breaks in Kerry
18 February 2009
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I liked the hiking equipment list. Would like to chip in some thoughts around the clothing for hill walking / mountain hiking that I would use. I have a wicking base layer (not made from cotton which traps moisture and goes cold against your body), a windbloc hiking fleece and a 3 to 4 season gore-tex (waterproof & windproof) coat. These three layers combine up to protect your uppper half in all weather and with gore-tex overtrousers, mitts and a hat you'll be toasty and dry.
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John.
Cheers John, thanks for elaborating on the layers, good points.
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