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.

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

Emergency shelter
Safety blanket
First aid kit

To carry with you

Spare socks
Map
Compass
Head torch
Hill snacks
Gloves (& spares)
Hat (covering ears & spare)
Waterproofs
Backpack raincover
Mobile phone
Blister plasters
Sunglasses & suncream
Recommended: walking poles
Optional: GPS

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

We strongly recommend wearing walking boots, rather than trail shoes with low ankles.