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 the kit list at the bottom of this page
Personal Kit
All participants must carry all items
Inner Layer
Shirt
Middle layer
Fleece Sweater / Jumper
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 – in a plastic bag to keep them dry
Waterproof Trousers
Boots
These are to be worn
Gloves
Hat
Rucksack
Approx 30L - 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
Bivvy Bag
Plastic or Goretex
Emergency Shelter
1 x 4 person Bivi Shelter
Food and Drinks for Saturday Lunch
This should consist of food that can be eaten on the move
Water Bottle (Full)
Minimum of 1 litre of water to be carried
Gaiters (Optional)
First-aid kit
Must only contain items you are trained to use
Pencil and paper
50 pence for phone
In case you find yourselves somewhere that there is no mobile signal
Whistle
for emergency use
Hi visibility vest
This needs to be attached to ruck sack
Emergency rations
High energy foods or min 4 mars bars – these are checked at the end!
Team Kit
To be shared out between team members in proportion to size and weight of each person
2 x maps
For area covering the route
2 x compasses
2 x map cases
If maps are not laminated
2x watches
Watches are necessary for navigation
1x mobile phone
This should be brought in a water proof bag / case
You can download a copy of this kit list below:
The Wolds Challenge and The Fells Marathon are organised and run by Blacktoft Beacon District Scout Council.
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