Safety Gear & Essentials
At Elite Adventures, your safety is our top priority. Every mountain brings its own challenges – from unpredictable weather to rough terrain – and being properly equipped is one of the most important steps you can take before heading out on a hike.
Our team has spent countless hours in the mountains, testing and refining the kit we use. The products we recommend here are the same items our guides rely on day in, day out – tried, tested, and very often still in use today.
Why Safety Gear Matters
When it comes to hiking, especially in the mountains, safety gear isn’t optional – it’s essential.
Weather can change fast: Blue skies can turn to rain, hail, or fog in minutes. The right clothing and waterproofs can make the difference between a safe hike and a dangerous situation.
Navigation is key: Maps, compasses, and GPS devices help keep you on track when paths aren’t clear.
Emergencies happen: From slips and sprains to unexpected delays, carrying a first aid kit, headtorch, and extra food/water ensures you’re prepared for the unexpected.
Comfort = safety: Warm layers, gloves, and hats don’t just keep you comfortable – they help prevent hypothermia in harsh conditions.
Taking safety gear seriously means you can focus on the challenge ahead while knowing you’re ready for whatever the mountains throw at you.
PETZL, Tikkina® Headtorch
A quality headtorch which is perfect for our sunrise or night time events. 3 brightness settings and durability. A low price for the quality.
Lifesystems Trek First Aid Kit
A comprehensive first aid kit specific for those trekking adventures.
Sniper tape / Blister tape
Our ultimate hack for staying blister free. Cheap, lasts a lifetime and worth every penny to stay comfortable on the hills.
Blister Plasters
Combined with the tape, these are invaluable when out on an event. We go through so many of these each year by taping participants feet up on events. Save the pain, buy them.
Maximum Strength Insect Repellent
This little item never leaves our backpack. We have tried lots of the 'old wives tales' but this is by far our favourite product to keep insect bites at bay.
Dry bag
If you're taking on an event in the UK then you'll want to keep your warm kit dry if it starts to rain. Getting a large dry bag to line your rucksack is the perfect hack. Make sure to choose the correct size for your backpack.
Osprey 65L Backpack
Our go-to comfortable and adjustable backpack when taking on wild camping, oversea's treks and anything requiring our team to carry plenty of gear. At 65L capacity there is plenty of room to take additional extra's.
Osprey Men's Talon 33 Hiking Pack
Fully adjustable with plenty of space. If you've been on an event with Elite then you'll recognise this bag. It is our go to leader bag, plenty of room for all the safety gear without being to bulky.
Safety And Emergency Whistle
If you have booked onto an event and need a emergency whistle, this is a great little tool that can be stored nicely inside your first aid kit.
Compass - Silva Expedition 4
Learning to map read? This is one of the best compasses on the market, plenty of features to help make map reading an absolute breeze. Booking onto a navigation course? This is the one you need.
