Compulsory Equipment and Survival Gear
Compulsory Equipment / Survival Gear
- Backpack (25 to 30 litre)
- Sleeping bag
- Water containers (bottles or bladder) – 1.5L minimum
- Overnight & warm clothing
- Head cover (Cap)
- Insect net to cover face / Buff
- Eye Protection / Sunglasses
- Mirror
- Whistle
- Torch and spare batteries
- Knife
- Medical kit (incl. Blister treatment, Antiseptic cream, strapping / anti-chafe)
- Sun block lotion
- Toilet paper or tissues
- Cooking / eating container and spoon
- Space blanket
- 10 x safety pins / duck tape
Recommended Gear
The following equipment and gear are not compulsory but recommended
for participants:
- Sleeping mat
- Additional 300ml Water bottle
- Spare cotton shorts and t-shirt
- Socks – 7 pairs
- Small Towel
- Soap
- Sandals
- Face cloth
- Underwear
- Big Plastic Bag (in case of rain)
- Gaiters
- Foot plasters
- Head ache tablets
- Insect Repellent
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Various container bags – e.g. ziplock bags to organise
packaging - Wind Breaker
- Sewing kit