HIKING KIT LIST

  • ICE Form -Copy the link below to download and print the ICE form which must be carried at all times. I can bring a copy if you don’t have a printer. Place in a sandwich bag or waterproof bag.

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/daq06ifb1xy67l5knqyyo/ICE-FORM.pdf?rlkey=keml21ka311hzbhtl2qhr4a69&dl=0 and put in your bag so we can find it easily.

  • Walking Boots/Shoes​ - Make sure you have worn them before our Hike.

  • ​Food - Enough for your day walk (lunch and snacks). If it’s going to be wet id recommend handy snacks you can eat on the go.

  • ​​Water - Please ensure you have plenty of water at least 1-1.5 litres for a day walk feel free to bring a thermos.

  • ​​Personal first aid kit including any medication you need.

  • ​​​Walking socks - Walking socks are more padded at the heel and designed to wick away sweat to help avoid blisters.

  • ​​Base layer - Not cotton as it soaks up water, rubs and doesn't dry easily.  A Synthetic t-shirt like a running or gym top would be a better option.

  • ​​Mid layer - A fleece or hoody would be a good option.

  • ​Warm jacket - Ideally waterproof.

  • ​​Waterproofs - Jacket and Trousers if forecast to rain.

  • ​​Walking trousers - Something light and flexible.  No jeans as they soak up water.

  • ​​Hat and gloves - Weather dependant always check the feels like temperature.

  • ​​Backpack - Large enough to carry all of your spare clothes, water and food. a 20-30 litre capacity would be suitable for a day walk.

  • ​Dry Bag - you will need to ensure your items keep dry in your backpack, I would recommend a dry bag which come in various sizes. Or wrap in plastic bags. I have tons just ask.

  • Hiking poles - If you have them and they are packable bring them with you.

  • Spare clothes - You might be muddy so would be worth bringing some spare clothes to save getting the car dirty.

I have accumulated quite a lot of kit over the years so please get in touch if there is anything you would like to borrow or recommend places to get kit.

TRAIL RUNNING KIT LIST

  • ICE - In case of emergency form as above.

  • Pack - A hydration pack or vest carrying at least 1l of fluids I recommend a carb drink like tailwind or mountain fuel.

  • Trail Shoes - Non negotiable you need trail shoes.

  • Nutrition - Snacks for during our Trail run what ever you normally use, I like a flap jack or energy bar.

  • Waterproofs - Jacket and trousers ideally but jacket as a minimum.

  • Layers - Bring a spare base layer just incase.

  • Personal First Aid - medications inhaler etc, I will be carrying a full kit.

  • Hiking poles - If you have them and they are packable bring them with you.

I have a running shop in Herne Bay and offer discounts to Adventure Fit clients and happy to make recommendations if you need anything.

MOUNTAIN BIKE KIT LIST

  • ICE - In case of emergency form as above.

  • Pack - A camelbak or around a 20l pack for your kit.

  • Helmet - Obviously this is compulsory.

  • Gloves

  • Spare tubes - 2 would be handy

  • Glasses - Really help in the wind and avoid getting anything in your eyes.

  • Food - Enough for your course if its just a couple of hours a snack will be fine like an energy bar for longer courses bring lunch.

  • Warm layer - We will stop for lunch and for coaching so good to bring a layer you can put on to keep warm.

  • Waterproofs - Jacket and trousers ideally but jacket as a minimum.

  • Dry Bag - you will need to ensure your items keep dry in your backpack, I would recommend a dry bag which come in various sizes. Or wrap in plastic bags. I have tons just ask.

  • Personal first aid kit including any medication you need.

BUSHCRAFT 24hr KIT LIST

  • ICE - In case of emergency form as above.

  • Tent - Smaller the better we don’t really want 8 man air tents set up this is a back to basics course I do have a number of 2 person tents available to hire for £10.00.

  • Head torch, you will be moving around camp at night after dinner and if you need the toilet.

  • Sleeping bag - Check the temperature rating on your bag they aren’t very accurate to be honest so go lower than you need IE night time temps 10 degrees id go for comfort rating closer to 5 degrees. You can also put one inside the other if you have two. I do recommend brining a blanket also.

  • Sleep mat - There are lots of options out there from folding closed cell to air matts to roll mats what ever you choose id recommend a foil blanket to help insulate you from the ground.

  • Day sack - We will be out for a few hours on our hike so bring a bag suitable to carry snacks, map, water etc

  • Water bottle - Bring at least a 1l bottle of water, we have running water on site so can replenish here.

  • Tea cup or thermos - Bring a cup we will have the kettle on at all times.

  • Cutlery - You will need to bring a plate, bowl and knife and fork.

  • Wash Kit - I don’t mind being minging for 24 hours and happy to just have clean hands and clean teeth bring what ever you want.

  • First aid - We have a very comprehensive kit, please bring any medications, sun creams, lip salve, insect repellants etc

  • Note book - We are going to cover a lot, You may just be here to enjoy it or maybe you want to go away and practice totally up to you but I recommend it.

  • Clothing - You will need to dress for the weather, due to what we are doing trousers are recommended but shorts are fine, bring a couple of everything, Tees, Jumpers etc, Boots are ideal or trail shoes, waterproof jacket and trousers, sleeping kit ( It can get cold I often have thermal base layer and trousers and socks to sleep in. Hat, gloves, scarf weather dependant of course.

  • Gloves - Normal gardening gloves are ideal.

  • Food - You will be required to bring your lunch for day 1 something quick and easy and then snacks for the duration.