Walking Boots which must provide proper ankle support
Warm hat and gloves
Warm jumper or fleece
Trousers – not pure cotton or denim, shorts are not recommended.
Rucksack – not string type shoulder straps
Food – enough to be self sufficient for the event + emergency rations
Water Bottle – Minimum 2 litres
Torch and spare batteries (head torch recommended)
Whistle – Rucksacks with built in emergency whistle are sufficient.
Group Kit
2 x Maps – the map number(s) will be confirmed two weeks before the event
Map case unless the map is laminated.
Compass – Standard walking compass, fluid filled.
Bivi Bag – 1000 gauge orange polythene survival bag OR blizzard pack
KISU – Group Emergency Shelter, large enough for the entire party
Small first aid kit – Including plasters, gauze and adhesive tape
Hot flask – at least 1 litre
2 GPS enabled mobile phones – With fully charged batteries, credit and access to the internet. (Please install the free OS Locate and What3Words applications prior to the event)
A yellow high vis vest for attracting attention or to be worn when walking along and/or crossing roads in the dark.
Red flashing bike light or similar for rear of group when walking along roads in the dark.
