Kit List (Dress and Equipment) v2026
Appropriate footwear must be worn; mountain boots or fell running shoes. Flat running trainers are not acceptable.
Each member must wear or carry the following:
- Full leg covering.
- Long sleeved top.
- Spare long sleeved top.**
- Waterproof jacket and over-trousers.
- Gloves
- Hat
- Torch (suitable for navigation at night -phone torches are not acceptable).
- Working whistle.
- Compass ( we will only accept walking / navigation compasses – electronic compasses built into phones / watches are not acceptable)
- Pencil and writing paper.
- Map (must include all of the relevant area) O.S. OL17 1:25K or 115 1:50K; Harvey: Snowdonia North 1:25K or 1:40K.
- Emergency rations of minimum weight 225g (1/2 lb).
- A liquid container minimum 500ml capacity, full at start of race.
- Survival bag which a person can get fully inside. Foil Blankets are not acceptable.
- First Aid pack of – adhesive plasters, 1 x full roll No.5 (5cm / 2”) wide bandage, 1 x No.8 (8cm / 3”) absorbent wound dressing. 1 x triangular bandages.
Mobile Phone all Competitors are required to carry a fully charged mobile phone as an additional safety measure, however coverage is not guaranteed. From 2025 every competitor must carry a mobile phone.
** Competitors starting in vest or T shirt are required to carry both long sleeved tops (non-cotton).
Failure to wear or have required clothing/equipment 15 MINUTES PER ARTICLE PER TEAM