Kit is a crucial element of Ten Tors. As such, to avoid any confusion, here is a (hopefully) comprehensive list of all necessary items!
Item |
Quantity |
Comments |
Rucksack |
1 |
Recommendation: to have a separate waterproof lining, no larger than 65 litres and a maximum loading of 35 lbs |
Waterproofs |
1 jacket
1 trousers |
Rule: jacket to have an attached hood (not by poppers or a zip). Both garments to have taped seams and be of a robust construction, not cagool material. |
Warm headgear |
1 |
Rule: should cover ears and top of head |
Footwear |
1 pair |
Rule: to offer ankle support and have a Vibram-type sole. |
Gloves |
1 pair |
Recommendation: Waterproof if possible |
Sleeping bag |
1 |
Rule: to be in a waterproof bag |
Water bottle |
2 |
Recommendation: it is recommended that participants use 1 platypus-style water bottle and 2 sturdy water bottles. Participants will have to be constantly refilling water bottles, and having 2 allows time for purification. |
Whistle |
1 |
|
Sleeping mat |
1 |
Rule: rolled, thermal insulated and of body length. |
Socks |
2 pairs |
Recommendation: participants |
Base layer |
2 |
Recommendation: wicling type prefered; cotton t-shirt is acceptable for base layer, but not preferred. |
Shirt |
2 |
Rule: Long sleeved and of substantial material. Thick rugby shirt or sweatshirt is the acceptable minimum. |
Trousers |
2 pairs |
Rule: to be robust and wind proof. Typical acceptable standard is Army style light weight green trousers. Tracksters will ONLY be accepted if EACH pair is accompanied by a set of thermal trousers (which are strongly recommended regardless of trouser type). |
Gaiters |
1 pair |
Recommended but not obligatory. The school has some pairs but cannot guarantee that there will be enough for all participants. Especially useful for walks on Exmoor and Dartmoor. |
Many shops, such as Taunton Leisure in Exeter, offer discounts for Ten Tors participants. A full list of these can be found on the Ten Tors website,
http://www.events.ex.ac.uk/tentors/2007/welcome.htm
