Kit List for National Three Peaks Challenge

The kit list below is applicable to our organised 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)
• Head torch
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• 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 (lightweight hiking trousers, 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

You're very welcome to bring an overnight bag. If possible, please use a small airline carry-on suitcase.

Walking boots with ankle support are mandatory on our organised events