May I ask for some comments on my packing list on this same thread?
I'm planning to walk the WHW with a friend in the end on May. We are quite experienced hikers, but this is our first trip to Scotland ever, so it's kind of difficult to adjust our normal hiking kit. Usually we go wild camping in Scandinavian forests or fjells in Lapland, but on the WHW we are planning to stay in B&B's or bunkhouses, so no carrying tent, sleeping bag, mattress or camping stove.
We are planning to carry everything and not use baggage transfer, so I'll try packing as light as possible.
So here's the first version of my packing list:
Osprey Talon 33
trousers
running tights, 2/3 lenght?
light weight running jacket for windy days
3 tops: 1 technical w/short sleeves, 1 thin technical w/long sleeves, 1 merino top w/long sleeves
thin merino tights for nights?
ultra light down jacket?
How cold are the nights in late May in the Highlands?water proof jacket OR cape
water proof trousers (I hate using them)
long gaiters? Is it really that muddy?
2 sports bra
3 knickers
2-3 pairs of hiking socks, 2 liner socks
boots
buff scarf
cap
possibly a light dress or skirt for evenings
Sanuk loafers or Keen sandals for evenings
sunglasses
Camelbak 2 or 3 liters
possibly one small drinking bottle for sports drinks
small snacks
sun lotion
paper tissues
toiletries: multi purpose soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, shea butter
muslin square to use as towel
first aid: compeed, sports tape (? I really dont know what it is in english), painkillers, allergy medicine > are there poisonous vipers or something similar in the Highlands? Should I bring cortisone tabs?
really tiny victorinox classic sd (w/scissors and tweezers)
walking poles
liner for sleeping bag (we're going to use rental sleeping bags when staying in cabins)
phone and charger
small camera
power bank
map/guide book
notebook, pen
passport, cash, credit card > Does anyone know how commonly do they accept foreign debit cards or Mastercard in the pubs and shops?
Anything else?
Is there something I could leave out?