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OMM MANDATORY EQUIPMENT LIST
Each individual and team is responsible for being properly equipped for two days unsupported racing in exposed terrain at the end of October.
This list should be seen as a minimum requirement only. Check the weather forecast, your previous experience and use sound judgement for the kit you should be wearing and carrying. The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any competitors who, in their opinion, do not have the necessary kit to survive in an emergency situation. Cotton clothing is not suitable.
EACH COMPETITOR MUST WEAR OR CARRY THE FOLLOWING:
- Taped waterproof jacket with hood
- Taped waterproof trousers
- Clothing suitable for mountain running and walking
- Spare base layer top
- Spare full leg cover
- Warm layer top
- Hat, Gloves & Socks
- Footwear designed for trail and fell use
- Head torch capable of giving useable light for a minimum of 12 hours
- Whistle & Compass
- Map (as supplied)
- Insulated Sleeping bag
- First aid equipment
- Pen/pencil and paper capable of being used in wet conditions
- Survival bag (not a sheet)
- Rucksack
- Emergency rations
- Water carrying capability
Spare warm kit and insulated sleeping bag must be waterproofed (i.e. in a drybag)
EACH TEAM MUST CARRY THE FOLLOWING AT ALL TIMES:
- Cooking equipment including stove with sufficient fuel for duration of the race, plus some spare for emergency use, left at the end of the event
- Tent with sewn in groundsheet
- Food for 36 hours for two people
