5 vital bits of wildcamping kit you don’t yet have

How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!” Jane Austin

Fairy lights - These seemingly pointless items add a warmth to a night that no down jacket can dream of achieving, they can be super small and lightweight too so there’s no excuse

Dry Bags. This was a lesson I learnt very recently, Scotland was being Scottish and all rivers burst their banks, wading/swimming or bailing were the only options and my kit got SOAKED rip.

A good sharp knife - This can help you make a fire, prepare food, make a tent peg or get you out of a tricky spot (see 127 hours). My pick is a Mora Garberg

Water purification tablets and coffee filters. This super light combo is a great option if stagnant water is the only source about 

Spare socks!! Way too often do people go out without. You only need for one wet mountain day or a wee bog to understand their vitality