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Spare clothing to be carried and used if
wet or cold |
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Food and drink. Eat little and often |
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Torch Each person should carry one;
take spare batteries and a bulb.
Check it works before each mountain. |
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Pencil & Notebook You may need it in
an emergency when positions, names,
injuries etc. should be written and
details passed on to emergency
services. |
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Whistle Each person should carry a
plastic whistle (metal ones can
freeze in cold) and they should also
be familiar with the ‘S.O.S.’ signal
to alert others in times of
emergency. |
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Survival Bag Usually made of
heavy-duty polythene. A piece of
safety equipment that may never be
used but should always be carried.
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You
should wear other warm under
clothing, as it is usually very cold
with high wind on the summits. |
