Some pieces of clothing,equipment and supplies are common to all outdoor situations.

A strong pair of boots or shoes with a closed toe and a grippy sole.If you will be on rough paths then boots are good idea but for the more touristy volcanoes then trainers are fine. Opened toed sandals may fill up with ash and expose your feet to vapours and sharp lava.

On rough terrian then long trousers will help protect your legs if you fall on sharp lava flows. Gaitors can be really ueful to protect your legs and stop ash entering your boots or shoes.

An adjustable stick will certainly be useful to steady you on uneven terrain, test ground firmness and help you slide down ash slopes - a bit like a ski pole would on snow.

A mask or handerchief to give you some protection from steam and sulphurous fumes.

Something to sit on - lava can be sharp and the ground hot- be careful where you sit down. Plenty to eat and drink, a map and a rucksack to put it all in .

A hat, suncream , weather proof clothing. In some cases a hard a hard hat may be required (Stromboli) ask your guide if you are concerned.

Some of the volcanoes covered in this website should only be climbed by people with experience of mountaineering as snow and ice may be present. We can only tell you what it is like it is up to you to use your common sense. All the majesty of the volcanoes we mention can be enjoyed by everyone to some extent even if an ascent is not suitable for you.
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