The kit check is very strict on the Saturday Morning and your rucksack and each item will be checked in detail – YES, IT IS ALL TIPPED OUT - do not skimp, your safety depends on it.
You can download a copy of this kit list at the bottom of this page
Personal Kit (You Must Carry All Items)
Base layer / Underwear
Middle layer / Fleece Sweater
Trousers (No Jeans)
Fast drying trousers are recommended. Layers are always better and warmer!
Outer layer/ Waterproof Jacket
Spare clothes
These must be in a dry sack (not a bin liner) and kept on the inside of your rucksack.
Warm bottoms, warm top and socks
Waterproof Trousers
Walking Shoes or Boots
We strongly recommend wearing walking boots that provide ankle support, though walking shoes are also acceptable. Please be aware that participants wearing trainers may not be permitted to start. This decision will vary by event and is made with participant safety in mind.
Socks
Gloves
Hats
Rucksack
Big enough to hold all the equipment required for the walk
Waterproof Rucksack cover
Torch and spare batteries
Multi LED if possible - otherwise a spare lamp must be carried
Plastic or Goretex Bivvy-bag
Orange where possible
Food and Drinks for Saturday Lunch
This should consist of food that can be eaten on the move
Gaiters (Optional)
First-aid kit
Must only contain items you are trained to use
*Sleeping bag
3-4 season minimum
This must be in a dry sack (not a bin liner) and kept on the inside of your rucksack.
*Sleeping mat
*Eating utensils
Pencil and paper
50 pence for phone
In case you find yourselves somewhere that there is no mobile signal
Water Bottle (Full)
Minimum of 1 litre to be carried.
Whistle (for emergency use)
Hi visibility vest (attached to ruck sack)
Emergency rations
High energy foods – not part of packed lunch or meals
These should only be eaten in an emergency and will be checked at the Event finish.
TEAM KIT
2 x maps for area covering the route
2 x compasses
2 x map cases (if maps are not laminated)
*Adequate tentage
For all of the team to sleep in
Emergency Shelter(s)
MANDATORY FOR ALL TEAMS
*Stove, fuel, matches or lighter
Enough fuel to cook meals and drinks on Saturday Evening / Sunday Morning
*Pan(s)
To cook food and make hot drinks
2x watches
Watches are necessary for navigation
1x mobile phone
This should be brought in a water proof bag / case
*Food for Saturday evening meal
Dried food is lightest, look for high calorie content
*Food for Sunday Breakfast
Instant porridge (just add water) and breakfast bars are a good choice.
*Hot drinks for evening and breakfast
Hot chocolate, coffee, tea etc
*Fells Lite Transported Kit
You can download a copy of this kit list below:
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