Gear List For Navquest 3 July

Compulsory Gear list

The NavQuest rogaine challenge is 3hrs long. While this might not seem too long you will still need to have the following equipment to enable you to complete the challenge safely.  We want to be sure that you have everything you need to keep safe out there. The terrain may be rough in places, you may wish to tape you ankles/knees...etc if you are prone to spraining them.

Every team member must carry or wear –

·         A windproof/waterproof parka

·         A long sleeve polypro or woollen (eg icebreaker) top

·         A warm hat/beanie. Buffs are ok for this.

·         Poly-pro gloves or similiar

·         At least 1.5 litres of water

·         Energy snacks or bars to keep you going

·         Personal medication e.g. asthma inhalers, bee sting pills…etc

·         A pack to carry everything in

·         A pair of running/trail shoes

Each team needs to carry –

·         At least 2 compasses (I will bring this)

·          A team first aid kit (I will supply this)

·         One charged up cell-phone (to be used only in the event of an emergency, if you need

assistance from a marshal)

·         At least 2 watches

·         At least 2 whistles (I will supply this)

·         At least 2 survival blankets (the thin silver ones) (I will supply this)