Essential to be properly equipped with TRIED AND TESTED kit!
Mountain Kit:
- Rucksack - min 25 litres with cover
- Walking boots – Broken in. NO trainers!
- Double layer walking socks; prevent blisters
- Waterproof jacket with hood
- Waterproof trousers – keep you warm
- Base layer top – breathable for evaporation
- Warm fleece upper layer and spare fleece
- Walking trousers: NO jeans!
- Multiple thin tops allowing you to change your temperature
- Clothes for after the challenge
- 2 litres of fluid per mountain
- Sun cream
- Warm gloves, hat/balaclava
- Head torch with spare batteries
- Whistle for sounding the alarm
- Packed lunches
- Toiletries, towel
- Sleeping bag a pillow if on a minibus challenge
- Walkers provide their own food and drink for during the challenge.
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Personal insurance is not included
Optionals:
- Sports supports
- Basic First Aid kit
- Mobile phone with waterproof casing
- Insect repellent (E.g. "Skins So Soft" or "Deet")
- Lighter windproof jacket
- Blister plasters (e.g. Compeed)
- Flask of hot drink
- Trekking Poles – reduce pressure, but take practice
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Camera with waterproof casing
Food:
- Packed lunches for walking days
- Dinners (e.g. pasta & sauce, stew or ready meals)
- Breakfasts (e.g. porridge sachets)
- Snacks
- Carry 2 litres of fluid - visit streams to refill
- Tea, coffee, milk, beers and snacks
- Marshmallows
Camping:
- Tent
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Sleeping bag, roll mat and pillow
- Toiletries, towel
- Stove with gas and pans
- Clothing for evening/sleeping
- Had sanitiser and wipes
- Cooking utensils
- Plate, bowl, cup, cutlery
