Thread: Gear needed in April

Yep. when I started Tahr hunting I had Axe and crampons. Because I had them I found reasons to chase the animals way up in country where they'd be used. I also fell in a crevasse and had a couple of other scares.
Now I don't take them, and find plenty of animals where they are not needed and haven't had a close call since.

Rain trousers are really useful for sitting and glassing long periods, even when not raining but it's cold. Depending where you are heading, the fleece lined goretex is either great, or shit. It gets waterlogged and wets out and heavy. Nowdays I go for something light weight that can stay in my daypack, like the stoney creek stowit jacket.

PLB is a great insurance. Garmin in reach is next best but also offers communication which is a bonus.

Layers- get a good selection of clothing layers and use them. Wetness is you big enemy here and being wet and sweaty can make you miserable.