Wolds Challenge Kit List

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.

 

Personal Kit

All participants must carry all items

Inner Layer
Shirt

Middle layer
Fleece Sweater / Jumper

Layers are always better and warmer!

Trousers (No Jeans)

Outer layer
Waterproof Jacket

Spare clothes
Warm bottoms, warm top and socks – in a plastic bag to keep them dry

Waterproof Trousers

Walking Boots or Walking Shoes (NO trainers)
These are to be worn for the duration of the event. 

Gloves

Hat

Rucksack - lined with a strong, waterproof plastic bag
Approx 30L - Big enough to hold all the equipment required for the walk. 
Rubble sacks or rucksack liners are great for lining your bags. 

Torch and spare batteries
Multi LED if possible  - otherwise a spare lamp/bulb must be carried.

Bivvy Bag
Plastic or Goretex

Food and Drinks for Saturday Lunch
This should consist of food that can be eaten on the move

Water Bottle (Full)
Minimum of 1 litre of water to be carried

Gaiters (Optional)

First-aid kit
Must only contain items you are trained to use

Pencil and paper

Whistle
For emergency use

Hi visibility vest
This needs to be attached to the outside of your rucksack so it is clearly visible. 

Emergency rations
High energy foods or min 4 mars bars – these are checked at the end! 

 

Team Kit

To be shared out between team members in proportion to size and weight of each person

Emergency Shelter(s)
Enough to house all the members of your Team.
For example, a Team of 6 will need 2 x 4 person shelters. 

2 x maps
For area covering the route

2 x compasses

2 x map cases
If maps are not laminated

2x watches
Watches are necessary for navigation

1x mobile phone
This should be brought in a waterproof bag / case