Equipment

Making Sure Everyone Has the Correct Equipment

  • Note that this event can take place in extremely bad weather - it has never been cancelled in its history

  • So it is important that equipment is of good enough quality and it is a rule of the event that teams are properly kitted out

  • There is no formal kit check - so it is the responsibility of the teams / leaders to ensure that walkers are properly prepared - but be prepared for spot checks.

  • Maps and route cards are included for all teams and Shadows

  • Light refreshments and hot drinks are available at the end of the hike

Note that we cannot take any responsibility for lost or damaged equipment, including mobile phones, but we will make every effort to return any lost property

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT

  • Group / Unit scarf must be worn

  • High visibility sash or vest: must be worn at all times

  • Synthetic inner-layer / base-layer

  • Synthetic mid-layer fleece

  • Waterproof jacket - good quality

  • Trousers - cotton-polyester or quick-dry synthetic (not jeans)

  • Waterproof trousers - good quality

  • Footwear - hiking boots

  • Hiking socks (consider two pairs: inners and outers)

  • Headwear

  • Gloves

  • Personal first aid kit

  • Pencil / paper

  • Day bag / small rucksack (c. 25 litres)

  • Compass

  • Whistles (separate - not integrated rucksack-strap style)

  • Torch and spare batteries

  • Watch

  • Lunch

  • Emergency rations (minimum 1k calories)

  • Water bottle with 1L minimum water


TEAM EQUIPMENT

  • Plastic map cases - two each per team

  • Survival bag – one per team

IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT

  • Rucksack

  • Waterproof liner, rumble sack or emergency bag (not bin bag)

  • Sleeping bag (min three season) inside rucksack liner INSIDE rucksack

  • Karrimat or similar

  • Spare clothes - socks, warm top, track suit etc.

  • Toothbrush / toiletries

  • Toilet paper

  • Small towel

  • Team tent(s) split between team

  • Cooker(s)

  • Fuel for cooker - NO LIQUID FUELS

  • Matches

  • Cooking pan(s) / mess tins

  • Cutlery / Mug

  • Lightweight food for evening meal, breakfast

  • Lunch for second day.

  • Mobile phone in a waterproof case

  • Note: for the second day's hike, competitors do not need to carry all the equipment: hikers may consider wearing orienteering-style kit (in which case it must be carried on the first day)

  • Overnight equipment and kit may be left at the site and collected later (at the team's own arrangement)