Fellsman

[LM]

Hi Guys, couple of newbie questions;

1. Which Map? - I'm going to be doing some reccies so i need to get used to the kind of map I'm going to use. It looks like the 1:40thou harveys map covers the whole route but it's a bit tight at the western edge; have people used this and was it accepted? Failing that it's 2 maps (Harvey's or OS) which might be a pain.

2. Which Bag? - My rucksacks are all too big (OMM style stuff) and I'm guessing it won't all fit in my pete bland bum bag! I reckon a 10-15l sack might do the trick; i quite like waist pockets for food (like the OMM sacks), saves a lot of faffing. I'm assuming that i won't need a bladder (hate the things anyway!) and can get away with a small (500ml?) bike bottle for drinks at checkpoints or from streams?

And before anyone chips in with a "search the thread" kind of answer; i have done!

Thanks guys,

Andy.

Hi Andy

I did the Fellsman 2 years ago and remember the kit list was quite comprehensive http://www.fellsman.org.uk/doku.php?id=event:rules I took 2 OS maps which incidentally I never used as my partner knew the way.

Everyone has to empty their bag out on to a table for the kit check, it's very thorough so don't pack it too neatly in the morning. Although the checkpoint food is very good, you may need something to keep you going in between.

Linda