Quote Originally Posted by Dave_Mole View Post
Am I being a bit dim, but under the new rules if you're doing a long A or B race or a medium A race you're expected to carry full waterproof kit. What's the big problem (apart from defining "waterproof")? If the RO wants you to carry a phone, a bivvy bag or a fridge you carry it or DNQ. What's so hard about that? What's "aspirational" about having a rule which makes people carry waterproof kit on long races in the British fells?
You're quite right - there should be no big problem. Lots of posts here from people who have never shivered at the rear end of the pack in a soaking wet windproof. Based on personal experiences in the past year or so I bought a proper windproof (taped seams, 10,000 mm hydrostatic head) - first big test was Long Mynd Valleys earlier this year in very cold conditions with horizontal sleet, with just a windproof I would not have made it round. Packs into my bumbag no problem and I'll be taking it with me tomorrow.