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

