Race kit requirements.

A 28" waist, I was a kid the last time I was that size, you lucky bugger.

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Originally Posted by Al Fowler

This has been on many times so im sorry.

As Emmilou has kindly offerend me a lift to the Roaches, i now need to make sure i have the right kit so i dont get disqualified.

From what i gather you need a waterproof jacket, compass, map, whistle.

Do you need waterproof trousers because i dont have any of those; should i get on pete bland quick and by all i need - currently i only have a waterproof jacket:o

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is a first aid kit not needed also and Al, make sure you know how to use your compass/map etc, you never know when you might need it;)
Oh, and i'm a 30 waist by the way:D

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Originally Posted by Bladerunner

if you can afford a bit more expensive I use these

http://www.inov-8.com/Products-Detai...6&P=5050973271

very light and pack into their own pocket so take up very little room. came in very handy on this years Saunders M.M.

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are they actually waterproof too?

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Originally Posted by Darth domain

are they actually waterproof too?

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Most are wind and water resistent.

I can confirm the above though that yes most people do only carry them but from experience that yes if you have a fall/accident etc and are rendered incapable of maintaining a run to at least keep warm the trousers are essential - it also helps to have someone around to help you put them on after your hands have become completely useless because of the cold!!

There we have emmi's top tip for kit - a decent pair of gloves!!

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

It's surprising how big the kids clothes can be. If you make it down to say a 28 waist it widens your choice.................

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28" Waist :eek::eek::eek:

Re Gloves, I've always been surprised how much of a difference even a thin pair of gloves can make on a windy day, as such I just go for the extremities thinnies types of gloves you can get.

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Originally Posted by emmilou

Most are wind and water resistent.

I can confirm the above though that yes most people do only carry them but from experience that yes if you have a fall/accident etc and are rendered incapable of maintaining a run to at least keep warm the trousers are essential - it also helps to have someone around to help you put them on after your hands have become completely useless because of the cold!!

There we have emmi's top tip for kit - a decent pair of gloves!!

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my nike Thjermal lightweight gloves http://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/tro.../581/index.htm are material ones , but when they get wet they tend to still maintain warmth which is good, i hate my hands being cold.
Trouser wise, i only carry the mac in a sac ones, they are windproof, waterproof and taped seams. they do the job, however, the top is not so good! Seems to let some water in

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Originally Posted by Darth domain

my nike gloves are material ones , but when they get wet they tend to still maintain warmth which is good, i hate my hands being cold.
Trouser wise, i only carry the mac in a sac ones, they are windproof, waterproof and taped seams. they do the job, however, the top is not so good! Seems to let some water in

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my montane featherlite is the same - great as is light and indeed windproof, not so great in a down pour hence the reason for getting the OMM Kamlieka smock although that doesn't pack down as small nor does the Montane Velocity that I have although that is waterproof too but that one doesn't have a hood!!

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Originally Posted by Darth domain

is a first aid kit not needed also and Al, make sure you know how to use your compass/map etc, you never know when you might need it;)
Oh, and i'm a 30 waist by the way:D

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forgot to add, i always have a little foil/space blanket in my kit, very useful if injured to maintain heat

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Originally Posted by emmilou

my montane featherlite is the same - great as is light and indeed windproof, not so great in a down pour hence the reason for getting the OMM Kamlieka smock although that doesn't pack down as small nor does the Montane Velocity that I have although that is waterproof too but that one doesn't have a hood!!

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its that smock i was going to go for for MM next year, but still sticking with mac in sac kegs the smock's quite pricey:eek:

The mistlite jacket, at least, is NOT waterproof.

First aid kit isn't required.