Kit List for National Three Peaks Challenge

Kit List for National Three Peaks Challenge

The kit list below is applicable to our guided Open and Private National Three Peaks Challenge events.

Please note the mandatory items - unsuitable footwear is our most common kit issue.

Mandatory

  • Walking boots (with ankle support, not trail shoes or trainers)
  • Headtorch
  • Waterproof jacket and waterproof overtrousers (both with taped seams)
  • Hiking socks (wearing a single pair recommended, rather than using a liner sock)
  • Backpack (approx. 20-40 litre size)
  • Water container (bottle or Camelbak-style, 1-2 litres)
  • Food & hill snacks (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
  • Changes of clothes

Recommended, optional

  • Sunglasses & suncream
  • Walking poles
  • Light shoes / sandals
  • Thermal underwear
  • Backpack raincover
  • Travel sickness tablets

Overnight bags

You're welcome to bring an overnight bag for us to store for you, but please don't exceed airline carry-on size.

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

Walking boots with ankle support are mandatory on our organised events

Recommended head torch

Recommended head torch Buy from the Three Peaks Shop