Kit List for the Oggie 8 Challenge
Please note the mandatory items - unsuitable footwear is our most common kit issue.
Mandatory
- Walking boots (with ankle support, not trail shoes or trainers)
- Waterproof jacket and waterproof overtrousers (both with taped seams)
- Headtorch (mandatory for April and September events)
- Hiking socks
- Backpack (approx. 15-20 litre size)
- Water container (bottle or Camelbak-style, 1-2 litres)
- Food & hill snacks (prepared pasta, cereal bars, dried fruit, nuts)
- Gloves
- Hat (covering ears)
Recommended clothing
- Walking trousers or sports leggings (not jeans or tracksuit trousers)
- Sports top (not cotton)
- Warm outer layer (fleece or windstopper-type)
- Changes of clothes
Recommended, optional
- Sunglasses & suncream
- Walking poles
- Backpack raincover
Leave in car, for afterwards
- Comfortable shoes
Please don't bring single-use plastics
As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of our events, we'll also avoid using single-use products where possible.
Walking boots
Walking boots with ankle support are mandatory on our organised events