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)

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