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.
Personal Kit (You Must Carry All Items)
Base layer / Underwear
Middle layer / Fleece Sweater
Trouser (No Jeans)
Cotton trousers are recommended
Outer layer/ Waterproof Jacket
Spare clothes
Warm bottoms, warm top and socks
Waterproof Trousers
Boots
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
Emergency Shelter
MANDATORY FOR FELLS LITE – Optional for other categories
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 min)
Sleeping mat*
Eating utensils*
Pencil and paper
30 pence for phone
Water
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
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
The Wolds Challenge and The Fells Marathon are organised and run by Blacktoft Beacon District Scout Council.
Registered with the Scout Association: 016357. Registered Charity Number: 1148031
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