BG Energy Challenge - What do I need to bring?

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What is the challenge?

Date and Location

Who can participate?

Getting fit

What do I need to bring?

Event outline

Transport and accommodation

All specialist equipment will be provided by the event organisers. This includes safety equipment such as PFDs (personal flotation devices for water based events) and helmets for cycling. Food will also be provided throughout the event though teams may wish to bring their own snacks.

Each participant must bring with them the following clothing and equipment as a minimum:

Item	Notes
Running / cross training shoes	Footwear should have adequate grip for steep ground.
Lightweight trousers and T-shirt.
Warm top	Synthetic material such as Polartec® fleece preferable to cotton.
Lightweight waterproof top and trousers.	Top and trousers need to have taped seams.
Warm hat
Water stage clothing	Shorts and T-shirt and shoes that can get wet.
Torch	A head torch is preferable. Please bring spare batteries
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Baseball cap
Water bottle / hydration system	Must be a minimum of 1 litre capacity
Notebook, pen, pencil and indelible marker pen	Indelible marker pens need to be able to mark plastic.
Whistle
Small rucksack to carry personal equipment whilst competing.

Clothing and equipment to be worn or carried by every team must include as a minimum:

Item	Notes
First aid kit & survival bag	The first aid kit must have as a minimum: a triangular bandage; a large wound dressing; a selection of plasters for minor cuts; micropore; disposable gloves, a pencil and paper and any personal medication
Compass

Clothing and equipment for base camp to be taken by every competitor must include as a minimum:

Item	Notes
Sleeping bag and pillow
Casual clothes for around base camp and the last night party.	Include warm clothes for when not competing.
Wash kit and towel