Compulsory Trailrun Gear for Mountain Challenge Events | |
Items | Descriptions |
Waterproof Jacket |
*Compulsory – Must be lightweight waterproof, breathable as specified by the manufacturer. Hood to be integrated and seams tape sealed. No windproofs or poncho’s.
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Survival Blanket (Space Blanket) | *Compulsory – Size 1.4m x 2m minimum. |
Back pack / Running Pack / Race Vest | *Compulsory |
Extended Battery | Optional |
Charged Phone | *Compulsory |
Buff or Beanie | *Compulsory – Close fitting and of synthetic or wool fabric. Lightweight, moisture wicking/quick drying. |
Whistle | *Compulsory – Pea-less and easily accessible at all times to sound an alert if required. |
Food reserve | *Compulsory – A minimum of 150 calories of food in reserve at all times. |
Long sleeve OR Arm sleeve protectors | Highly Suggested – Close fitting long sleeve top OR arm sleeves in combination with a technical T-shirt. Fabrics to be synthetic or wool fabric. No cotton. |
Hydration | *Compulsory – Min.1.5L Capacity of which 250ml to be in reserve at all times. Any combination allowed, eg bottles or bladder or both |
First Aid kit | Optional – Size 5cm x 100cm minimum. |
Personal Cup |
All drinks will be preferably served into your own cup (colapsible cup) to reduce our carbon footprint & allow more eco friendly events, cups will be at water point for those that doesnt have a cup with them. Bottles do not apply.
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Gloves | Highly Suggested |
Head Light | Highly Suggested – to assist when mountain overcast and misty to find lost particiapnts easier |
The Compulsory List is always compulsory no matter what the weather forecast
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