c) Shorts/three-quarter length legwear may be worn providing full-length legwear is also carried. This is in addition to the waterproof trousers stated in rule 4e

There is no ambiguity here. I'm quite surprised at people's different interpretations when reading the same thing. It clearly states that you can wear short or 3/4's, but you MUST also carry full length leg wear which is IN ADDITION to carrying waterproof trousers. So if you wear shorts you must also take longs and waterproofs.

f) Base layer
g) A minimum of three long sleeved tops (not cotton) to allow a layering system

Hank, why would you think that you could leave one behind ? Again the rule is unambiguous.

And don't get me started on the idiot who thought Marigolds would pass for waterproof gloves. Some people shouldn't be let out !

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