December 2017| 15
Essentially:
Think “lightweight layers”, rather than your favourite, bulky sweatshirt, then you can dress up or strip down depending
•
on the weather on the day
Shops and cafes may be few and far between in more remote areas, so have a supply of water, energy bars, chocolate, sandwiches
• and
so on – and think about this every morning.
Water bladders – about a gallon at a time – are ideal, and can be used to fill up a sipping-bottle. Generally, water from taps (faucets) is fine in
• Scotland,
but as with everywhere, don’t trust water in streams or lochs, just in case.
If camping, a lightweight tent should suffice, if you bring a light and compressible down sleeping bag, and a liner. Make sure your tent is bug-
• proof
– Scottish midges (small mosquitoes) are tenacious and voracious!
Don’t forget tools and spare parts for your bikes, such as an extra tube and a pump, duct tape, a set of spanners and screwdrivers etc.
• Toiletries
(including a loo roll), insect repell