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Team Check List
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Check List for Team Members
Below are recommendations for each team member. Please feel free to print and use this check list.
GENERAL ITEMS
Comfortable Daypack, 15-25 litre size is fine. |
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| Whistle, to attract attention if lost or injured. | |
| Mobile phones on different networks. | |
| Vaseline or other cream, for the feet and to stop chaffing. | |
| Personal identification. | |
| Money for emergencies |
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| Map and protective wet weather pouch. | |
| Compass or GPS. | |
| Water container/s with two litre capacity. Consider the type that has a drinking tube. If it’s easy to get to your water you will drink more frequently. | |
| Hiking poles’ these are really great when going up and down hills especially near the end. | |
| Dry bag or plastic bags (to keep clothes dry and/or put wet gear in). | |
| Watch (waterproof is best). | |
| High energy snacks, like chocolate, dried fruit, glucose tablets and high energy bars. | |
| Salty snacks (peanuts, pretzels etc) to help prevent cramping. | |
| Sweets to suck (for dry mouth, boredom). | |
| Small travel towel (light and dries quickly) or hand towel. | |
| Quick-dry shorts or trousers. These help to stop chafing. | |
| Base layer clothing / underwear. This technical clothing will pull perspiration away from your body and therefore reduces chafing and chills from sweating. | |
| Spare socks. Your feet will love you for a change of socks! | |
| Sock liners. These are another great invention that helps prevent blisters. | |
| Good trail running shoes or boots. Remember to wear the same socks that you will wear on the Challenge when you have these fitted. | |
| Spare T-shirt (especially if your sponsor’s name is on it). | |
| Thermal clothing (long sleeve top and long pants). These are light, warm and don’t weigh much. | |
| Light jacket or shell suit, Light trousers or shell suit pants |
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| Toilet Paper & Rubbish Bags |
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Small repair kit containing:
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OTHER ITEMS - Day Time
| Sun hat with brim | |
| Sunglasses, with cord | |
| Sunblock |
OTHER ITEMS - Night Time
| Head torch | |
| Spare torch batteries (at least two sets) | |
| Spare torch bulbs (two) | |
| Warm clothing |
