Cabot Ten Tors

General Kit
	Rucksack and waterproof liner	Ideally about 65 litres - When packed should weigh no more than 1/3 of body weight or 30lbs. Allow room for team kit.
	Sleeping bag	To be packed in a separate waterproof bag. The minimum acceptable standard is to be marked with 'comfort down to zero degrees C'
	Roll mat	Must be thermal, insulated and full body length, wrapped in waterproof bag (Thermarests are fine)
	Survival bag	Body length, heavy duty plastic, must not be damaged or split. Silver foil type not acceptable
	Waterproof jacket and trousers	Must be robust - able to withstand substantial, prolonged wet weather over 36 hrs. The jacket must have a hood.
	Whistle - on a lanyard	Metal whistles not recommended. KNOW THE DISTRESS SIGNAL Must be easily accessible - attached to the outside of rucksack
	Watch
	Head torch + spare battery	LED recommended
	Notebook & pencil
	Personal first aid kit	Antiseptic wipes/hand-wash, blister pack, insect repellent, sun cream, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, spare boot laces AND PERSONAL MEDICATION
	Gloves	Ideally waterproof, not fingerless or wool
	Headgear - 2 types	Cold weather - warm hat covering top of head and ears. Warm weather - sun hat with brim.
	Pocket knife/tool	A 3" (7.5cm) or less, foldable pocket knife, to be used only for Ten Tors to be carried inside rucksack pocket, not on display
	Large plastic bag	No holes, in which to place your share of wet tent
Clothes (to wear)
	Base layer	Lightweight wicking (thermal) layer
	Middle layer	Substantial, long sleeved - sweatshirt, microfleece or thick rugby shirt
	Trousers	Robust and windproof. No tracksters, jeans or jogging bottoms
	Gaiters	Waterproof and in good condition - to provide additional weather protection
	Walking socks	Thick, preferably looped weave
	Walking boots	Must be in good condition, provide full ankle support and have Vibram type sole (soles must not flex)
Clothes (spare, to be carried in rucksack in waterproof bag)
	Underwear	To avoid chaffing, we suggest that the boys wear briefs not boxers
	Base layer	As above
	Middle layer	As above
	Trousers	As above
	Walking socks	As above
	Outer warm fleece jacket	Warm fleece jacket, not thin micro fleece
Food & Water - more advice on the food and drink page
	Breakfast x1 (x2 if we depart on a Friday)	Hot breakfast and hot drink, must be substantial E.G. wayfarer.
	Lunch x 2	Saturday and Sunday, packed separately. No meat or cheese in Sunday's lunch. Should include nibbles/snacks to eat whilst walking.
	Evening meal x 1	For Saturday, must be hot and substantial with a hot drink (no Pot Noodles!)
	Emergency rations	High energy foodstuffs and a hot drink sachet. E.G. Mars bars x 4, Kendal mint cake etc and instant soup, hot chocolate sachet. All must be sealed in a clear plastic bag and labelled
	Water bottles, 2 litre capacity	Must not be flimsy plastic, must have a screw top lid. A platypus may be used provided that a 1 litre bottle is also carried to manage water sterilisation
	Water sterilisation tablets	Must be in date, enough for 48 hours
	Mug, eating container and utensils	Plastic or metal can be used, just a spoon or 'spork' will do as a utensil
	Stove, fuel, matches and cooking pots	One set between 2, share with a friend. If using gas, container must be full plus a new spare container to be carried. Can be borrowed from your Scout group
End of hike kit (stuff to be left in the van and not carried)
	Small rucksack/Hold-all	Should be labelled with your name on the outside so we can make sure it's available when you get back
	Change of clothes	A complete change of warm clothing, including a jacket, underwear and socks
	Footwear	Trainers or shoes
	Plastic bag	For your walking boots
	Towel	To dry yourself and deodorant
	Snacks and drink

The following will be supplied by us, you need space in your rucksack to carry your share:

• Tents x 2
• Maps, case and compass x 2
• Team first aid kits x 2
• Toilet trowel x 2
• Hi Viz coats x 2
• Mobile phone and GPS tracker