KIT CHECK - To be allowed to compete each team member must have:-
q Strong footwear, boots or shoes waterproof with good tread on soles and a spare set of laces - no trainers
q Socks, thick woollen, two pairs at a time. It is usual to wear one thin short pair and one thick long pair, and the size of the boot should be taken into account.
q Suitable trousers, these should reject rain and keep the wind out. Cords are suitable - no jeans (they are difficult to dry once wet and become thoroughly uncomfortable)
q Waterproof and windproof outer clothing, gloves and hat
q Warm shirt, T shirt and pullover, anorak or jacket
q Reflective wear e.g. body band, jacket, tabard or as an absolute minimum reflective armbands
q Spares i.e. socks, pullovers (two thin ones are warmer than one thick one, and take up less space). Fleeces, warm shirt, jumper, trousers
Minimum requirements of items the team must have:-
· 2 rucksacks
· 1 sleeping bag
· 1 map case or strong waterproof bag
· 1 compass (“SILVA” recommended)
· 1 first-aid kit
· 2 torches with new batteries plus two spare sets of batteries
· 2 survival bags
· 2 pens/pencils
· 1 watch and 1 whistle
· 2 Flasks containing hot drinks (energy drinks are acceptable, no alcohol)
· Emergency rations (a minimum of one bar of chocolate and a small packet of raisins, or equivalent, for each member of the team).