Each person must wear or carry at all times on the walk:

• Long trousers or similar to cover the lower body (no denims)
• Boots or walking shoes to give protection from the elements (suitability of footwear will be entirely at the discretion of the Inspection teams)
• Three layers of clothing for the upper body
• Waterproof garments to cover the whole body – including the head
• Hat to cover the ears
• Gloves or mittens
• Whistle
• Torch with spare batteries
• A high visibility jacket or vest. This item must be worn or be clearly visible in times of darkness or low natural light or when instructed to do so by a walk official.
• Emergency rations (glucose, sweets, chocolate, nuts, raisins etc.)
• Survival bag – minimum 500 gauge
• Drinking water
• A mug
• Emergency personal first aid kit

Each team must carry:

• Two sets of OS maps of the area
• Two compasses (Silva or similar)
• A copy of the walk booklet and any other written instructions given on the day
• Team first aid kit containing, as a minimum, a good supply of plasters and 3 large triangular bandages in a waterproof bag/box
• At least one mobile phone which must be fully charged at the start of the event and must be switched on throughout the event. The mobile phone number must be given to the member of staff at registration.
  

In addition for the 50 mile and 50km routes, each team must carry:

• An emergency shelter, also known as a KISU or Blokka bag, or a 2 person tent without poles or pegs. Full description in walk booklet
• A sleeping bag
• A stove and fuel, emergency food and equipment to cook it