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
| | | INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT - Group / Unit scarf must be worn
- High visibility sash or vest: must be worn at all times
- Inner-layer cotton shirt
- Mid-layer fleece or woolly sweater.
- Waterproof jacket - good quality
- Trousers - cotton or quick-dry synthetic (not jeans)
- Waterproof trousers - good quality
- Footwear (Hiking boots preferred)
- Hiking socks (consider cotton inner and wool outer)
- Personal first aid kit
- Pencil / paper
- Day bag / small rucksack
- Compass
- Whistles
- Torch and spare batteries
- Watch
- Lunch
- Emergency rations
- Water bottle with 1L minimum water
TEAM EQUIPMENT
- Plastic map cases - two each per team
- Survival bag – one per team
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IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT - Rucksack - lined with waterproof plastic bag.
- Sleeping bag in plastic bag – 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
- Matches
- Cooking pan(s) / mess tins
- Cutlery / Mug
- Lightweight food for evening meal, breakfast
- Lunch for second day.
- 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)
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