South West Ireland

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• Travel insurance.
• Prepare for 5 breakfasts – 6 lunches – 5 dinners – plus snacks, hot drinks and soups for the time we are out.
• Dry bags – various sizes.
• Camping kit: Tent, sleeping mat and sleeping bag suitable for cold conditions (3-4 season).
• Stove, pans and fuel/gas
• Water bottle or flexible water bag, plus a reliable means of lighting.
• Thermos or “Jet boil” style cooker for keeping or heating liquids.
• Paddling kit – suitable for cold-water paddling. Please contact us if you are uncertain that you have the correct gear. Please note that we do not recommend paddling in a wet suit. However, if you choose to, then bring extra clothing, and ensure you have good coverage for your feet – Sealskin or similar gortex socks and thick paddling shoes.
• Safety kit. We carry adequate safety kit. However, we suggest you bring the safety kit that you would normally paddle with. A group can never have enough safety equipment on a trip!
• Sponge.
• Sun cream.
• Sunglasses and hat.
• Insect repellent, tick removers and midge spray.
• Camera.
• Headlamp/torch
• Personal medication and first aid kit.
• Reading material if the elements keep us off the water.
• Suitable bags to carry your kit in up the beach (IKEA bag).
• At least two changes of warm clothes, warm hats, gloves and water-proofs.
• Suitable footwear and change of clothes for walking in the conditions and changing into at the end of the day.
• Phone and power banks. Scotland has cell phone reception in many but not all places. Ensure you have sufficient power banks.
• Money, as there are cafes and restaurants to visit. Not all will accept card payment.
• Fishing kit. There will be the opportunity to fish, so bring a hand line or fishing rod. Please note: This is not a guaranteed way of supplementing your food!