Equipment
Equipment
Listed here is the required kit for the Ten Tors expedition. This will be checked (Scrutineered) before the start by the organisers. We do not need you to buy all this before the first walk as kit is not cheap, however some items will be essential from the outset. We will advise on kit as we go through training and some items can be purchased cheaply or will already be owned, fleece tops for instance.
Group kit, tents, stoves etc will be available from Explorers.
For day walks:
Snacks
Walking socks
Walking Trousers (NOT Denim)
Hiking Boots
Thermal Vest / Wicking
Tee Shirt
Long Sleeved Shirt
Sweat Shirt / Rugby Shirt
Packed Lunch
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR HOODDIES, WHEN THEY GET WET THEY STAY WET. USE A LIGHT WEIGHT FLEECE IF YOU HAVE IT
Fleece
Hankies
Scarf
Gloves
Hat
Full Set of Waterproofs
Gaiters (optional)
Spare Walking Socks
Emergency Rations
Small first aid kit
Map & Compass (if you have one)
Rucksack (65ltr maximum)
Survival Bag
Polythene carrier bags
Drink container (I ltr minimum)
Set of spare boot laces
Complete Set of Spare Clothes
Pencil & small note pad
Mobile phone (in waterproof container – if you have one)
Whistle
Reflective jacket
For weekend walks: As above plus,
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Wash Kit & towel
Torch
Evening Meal
Breakfast
Borrow from Explorers; tent, stove & fuel.
We will explain more about the above kit during training so you know what you need.
