Equipment for the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge For self-organised, self-supported events, we suggest the kit list below, drawing particular attention to safety kit. Please see the tailored kit list for the Open Welsh events, as some of this kit is carried by our staff. To carry with you Spare socks Hill maps ( OS Explorer OL12 Pen y Fan Buy from the Three Peaks Shop , OL17 Snowdon Buy from the Three Peaks Shop & OL23 Cadair Idris Buy from the Three Peaks Shop ) Compass Buy from the Three Peaks Shop Headtorch Buy from the Three Peaks Shop Hill snacks Gloves (& spares) Hat (covering ears & spare) Waterproofs Backpack raincover Blister plasters Sunglasses & suncream Recommended: walking poles Optional: GPS Kit to wear Walking boots (not trail shoes or trainers) Hiking socks (wearing a single pair recommended, rather than using a liner sock) Walking trousers (lightweight hiking trousers, not jeans or tracksuit trousers) Sports top (not cotton) Windproof jacket Thermal baselayer Safety Kit We recommend carrying one of each of these amongst your group. Emergency shelter Safety blanket First aid kit Keep in your transport Food (main supplies, carry some snacks) Changes of clothes 4 litres of water per person Light shoes / sandals Sleeping bags, blankets, travel pillows Welsh Three Peaks Maps Buy the OS Explorer OL12 Pen y Fan Buy the OS Explorer OL17 Snowdon Buy the OS Explorer OL23 Cadair Idris