Route Map | Essential | Provided on day by Kent Charity Trek. |
Event Control Numbers | Essential | Provided on day by Kent Charity Trek. |
Mobile phone | Essential | To be carried on your person at all times. |
Phone charger | Essential | Either a battery pack to charge on the go or your phone charger to plug in at the 25km or 50km finish lines. |
Trek number | Essential | Provided on day by Kent Charity Trek. |
Sun cream / lip balm | Essential | |
First aid kit | Essential | Should consist of a minimum of plasters/blister kit, talc, tape and scissors. |
Spare socks | Essential | Bring 2-4 pairs. |
Extra layers | Essential | As mentioned on previous page. |
Sturdy water bottle(s) / Water Bladder | | Avoid a large bottle; choose two smaller bottles to spread the weight if possible – but water bladder is ideal. |
Waterproofs | Essential | Lightweight, breathable. |
Energy snacks / food | Essential | Food will be provided at check points but along the route you may need to some energy. |
Drink | Essential | There will be places to buy drink and there is free water at every checkpoint, but you should come filled up and ready to start the trek. Hydration is essential. Avoid carrying cans of drink as they are heavy and cannot be resealed. |
Money | Essential | Ensure you have some spare cash on you to purchase any extra food and drink along the way, avoid carrying all your credit cards and other personal items on you. |
Sat map / navigation device | Optional | If you have a GPS navigational device and have downloaded the route, then ensure you bring batteries for it and know how to use it. |
Camera | Optional | But worth it. |
Spare footwear | Optional | |
Sunglasses | Optional | |
Antibacterial hand wash | Optional | |
Plastic bags | Optional | Ideal for sitting on or taking your rubbish with you. |
Gloves | Optional | May be worth having if using walking poles. |