September 2026
How to Choose a Waterproof Jacket for Hillwalking
In the Scottish mountains, your waterproof jacket is the piece of kit your safety depends on most. Here is how to choose one that will actually keep you alive and dry.
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9 guides from Scotland's 282 Munros.
What to wear and carry on the Scottish hills — boots, waterproofs, layering systems, rucksacks, head torches and GPS watches — with honest advice tuned to Scottish conditions rather than catalogue copy.
September 2026
How to Choose a GPS Watch for Hillwalking
A GPS watch is a handy hill tool — but it is no substitute for map and compass. Here is what actually matters when choosing one for Scottish hillwalking.
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How to Choose a Rucksack for Hillwalking
The right rucksack carries a full day's kit comfortably and disappears on your back; the wrong one ruins the walk. Here is how to choose one for Munro days.
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September 2026
How to Choose a Head Torch for Hillwalking
A head torch is an essential piece of safety kit that lives in your pack all year — and can save your day when the dark catches you out. Here is how to choose one.
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September 2026
Walking Poles for Hillwalking: A Complete Guide
Walking poles can save your knees on the descent and steady you on rough ground — but they divide opinion. Here is an honest guide to whether and how to use them.
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September 2026
The Best Gifts for Munro Baggers
Buying for someone obsessed with Scotland's mountains? From practical kit to keepsakes and free ideas, here are the gifts a Munro bagger will actually love.
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July 2026
What to Wear on a Munro: The Layering System Explained
Cotton kills, the saying goes — and on a Scottish hill it is not far wrong. Here is how the layering system works, and how to dress for weather that changes by the hour.
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June 2026
Boots or Trail Shoes? A Munro Footwear Guide
Your feet are the only piece of kit you genuinely cannot do without. Here is how to choose between boots and trail shoes for Munro terrain — and how to make either pair last.
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February 2026
The Complete Munro Bagging Packing List: What to Carry on Every Hill
Everything you need in your rucksack for a day on the Scottish hills — from navigation essentials to the snacks that keep you going.
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