Spine Challenger race - kit list - contents of the rucksack

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Spine Challenger race - kit list - contents of the rucksack

Ahead of this weekend's 108 mile Spine Challenger race Andy takes us through his kit ahead of the event.

 The kit the has -

  1. 30 litre rucksack, LED back light and whistle attached
  2. Front pouch for carrying food and other things you are wanting close at hand
  3. Walking Poles
  4. Toilet Kit
  5. Down jacket
  6. Spare base layers and walking tights
  7. Hat, socks and 2 pairs of gloves with 1 pair being waterproof
  8. Bivi bag
  9. Waterproofs
  10. First Aid kit
  11. Electrical equipment and penknife. This includes emergency powerpack.
  12. Headtorch
  13. Goggles
  14. Map and Compass
  15. GPS device – Garmin GPSMAP 67i
  16. Coros Apex 2 GPS watch
  17. Sun hat
  18. Sun screen
  19. Tick and insect repellent
  20. Foot cream
  21. Bottles to carry water in
  22. Fell running trainers
  23. Food

 Further reading/ listening

1. GPS Training podcast, we discuss everything ahead of this years event

2. Just Giving - Andy

3. Just Giving - Jon

4. GPST Spine race page


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