I didn't really mind having to buy some children's gloves & a balaclava. Or having a thorough kit check at the start. I had my whistle, compass, waterproof, gels, fluid etc. What irks me slightly is people being told, upon having a kit check & having some kit missing, that it was ok to race. What's the point have kit stipulations if they're not adhered to ? One rule for one etc.