HI,
I rode the scott for the first time last year. Best advice I can give is don't under estimate it!
Any sort of puncture repair is good to take with you. Spare levers and even a front inner tube. The front tube is best as it will fit in both wheels.
I raised the handle bars on my bike to help stop lower back pains on the moors. other than that I left the bike as standerd.
Hope this helps a little bit,
See you there!