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Kit List

We want the event to be fair, but most importantly, we want everyone to be safe whilst they're taking part. The information here tells you what kit is expected of teams taking part.

Kit doesn't have to be expensive, so long as it dies it's job and keeps you safe!

The kit check is very strict on the Saturday Morning and your rucksack and each item will be checked in detail – YES, IT IS ALL TIPPED OUT - do not skimp, your safety depends on it.

You can download a copy of this kit list at the bottom of this page

Personal Kit (You Must Carry All Items)

Base layer / Underwear

Middle layer / Fleece Sweater 

Trousers (No Jeans)
Cotton trousers are recommended. Layers are always better and warmer!

Outer layer/ Waterproof Jacket 

Spare clothes 

Warm bottoms, warm top and socks

Waterproof Trousers 

Walking Shoes or Boots
We would really like you to wear walking boots with ankle support, but walking shoes are accepted. However please note that if a participant attends in trainers they may not be allowed to start, this will be managed on an event by event basis and is about safety of participants.

Socks 

Gloves 

Hats 

Rucksack
Big enough to hold all the equipment required for the walk

Torch and spare batteries 
Multi LED if possible  - otherwise a spare lamp must be carried

Plastic or Goretex Bivvy-bag 
Orange where possible

Food and Drinks for Saturday Lunch 
This should consist of food that can be eaten on the move

Gaiters (Optional)

First-aid kit 
Must only contain items you are trained to use

*Sleeping bag
3-4 season minimum

*Sleeping mat

*Eating utensils

Pencil and paper

50 pence for phone 
In case you find yourselves somewhere that there is no mobile signal

Water Bottle (Full) 
Minimum of 1 litre to be carried.

Whistle (for emergency use) 

Hi visibility vest (attached to ruck sack) 

Emergency rations
High energy foods – not part of packed lunch or meals
These should only be eaten in an emergency and will be checked at the Event finish.

TEAM KIT

2 x maps for area covering the route 

2 x compasses 

2 x map cases (if maps are not laminated) 

*Adequate tentage
For all of the team to sleep in 

*Emergency Shelter(s) 
MANDATORY FOR FELLS LITE – Optional for other categories

*Stove, fuel, matches or lighter
Enough fuel to cook meals and drinks on Saturday Evening / Sunday Morning

*Pan(s)
To cook food and make hot drinks 

2x watches
Watches are necessary for navigation

1x mobile phone
This should be brought in a water proof bag / case

*Food for Saturday evening meal
Dried food is lightest, look for high calorie content

*Food for Sunday Breakfast
Instant porridge (just add water) and breakfast bars are a good choice.

*Hot drinks for evening and breakfast
Hot chocolate, coffee, tea etc

*Fells Lite Transported Kit

You can download a copy of this kit list below:

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