| Equipment - each team member must carry the following ; |
- Torch
- Whistle
- Compass
- Sleeping Bag (a foil Blizzard Bag is acceptable)
- Emergency Rations (only to be used in an emergency)
- Biro or waterproof pen
- Survival bag or bivi bag (foil blanket is not acceptable)
- First Aid Kit (must include large wound dressing and bandage)
- 50p coin or mobile phone for an emergency phone call
- Pedal cycle (tandems are allowed) in good working order
- Waterproof Jacket (a jacket with an integral hood is strongly advised)
- Waterproof trousers
- Full leg cover
- Shirt, vest, jersey or equivalent specialised wear (long sleeved)
- Helmet - Cycling ANSI, BSI, Snell (not climbing or canoeing)
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| Team Gear - each team must carry the following ; |
- Tent for two or one if solo competitor (hooped bivi bags are allowed)
- Food and drink for the duration of the event
- Stove and cooking equipment, which must be working at the finish
- Tool kit and puncture repair kit
- Map (one is included in the entry fee)
- For Autumn 2006 event - mobile phone will become mandatory
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| EXTRA SURVIVAL SAFETY KIT - Not mandatory |
- Warm layer e.g. fleece or duvet jacket
- Hat and gloves
- Rucksack or panniers to hold all the kit (with waterproof liner)
- Puritabs (water quality cannot be guaranteed at the overnight camp)
- Plenty of battery power for your torch
- Plastic bags to put over your dry socks at overnight camp
- Matches or a lighter for your stove
- Mug
- GPS is allowed
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