FTT6-e (2004)

MINIMUM COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING FOR THE TEN TORS EXPEDITION 2004

  1. This Annex provides the equipment list and is based upon advice from the Mountain Training Leadership Board.  Whilst not wishing to prescribe individual manufacturers, examples are given to assist team members and managers in getting the clothing list correct before Ten Tors.  The list is sub-divided into the following areas:
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      Team Equipment - provided at Registration |  To be carried irrespective of the
      |  number of fallouts
      Team Equipment - provided by team members
      Individual Equipment
  2. ALL the equipment and clothing listed below will be checked by the Scrutineers on the Friday of the Event and is liable to be checked at any time during the Event by Scrutineers (in which case the team's Route Card will be suitably annotated).  Whilst team members may choose to wear other styles of clothing for the Event, they must carry everything listed below.  Teams are strongly advised to work up their training schedules such that they are competent in carrying the full load - many teams / team members fallout simply through lack of stamina and experience of carrying such a load.

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    TEAM EQUIPMENT - PROVIDED AT REGISTRATION

  3. Each TEAM must have:
    1. A Route Card (FTT12)
    2. Two official Ten Tors Maps
    3. A Manned Locations Map (FTT13)
    4. A Team Identification Panel
    5. A set of ID wristbands
    6. Instructions for Teams Participating in Ten Tors (FTT3)

    TEAM EQUIPMENT - PROVIDED BY TEAM MEMBERS

  4. Each TEAM must have:

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    Item Quantity Comments
    SILVA type compass 2 Recommendation: base plate to be at least 10 cms.
    Torch 2 Rule: Normal filament torches are to have a minimum lens diameter of 3.5 cms;  torches employing LEDs are to have a minimum of 3 x LEDs.
    Recommendation: one torch per tent group.
    First Aid Kit 2 Recommendation: should include Band-Aid strips (6 cms wide), Zinc Oxide plaster (2.5 cm wide), 2 x 10 cm wide bandages, 2 x triangular bandages, 2 x Melolin gauze dressings, antiseptic wipes, blunt-nosed scissors, pain killers, Calamine cream, insect repellant, sunscreen.
    Individuals to carry blister treatment.
    Food 2 lunches,
    2 main
    meals    		 Rule: at least 1 main meal must be hot.  Convenience noodle-based food is not accepted as a main meal.  This rule implies a stove and fuel;  liquid fuel should be contained in a robust container with a secure stopper.
    Tent x 2 Rule: to provide complete shelter for the entire team.  Bivvy bags are not accepted.
    Tents are to be either of standard design (waterproof flysheet, non-waterproof inner and waterproof groundsheet) or a single skin waterproof design with built-in waterproof groundsheet.

    INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT

  5. Each PARTICIPANT must have:

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    Item Quantity Comments
    Rucksack 1 Recommendation: to have a separate waterproof lining, no larger than 65 litres and a maximum loading of 35 lbs.
    Waterproofs 1 jacket
    1 trousers    		 Rule: jacket to have an attached hood.  Both garments to have taped seams and to be of robust construction.
    Warm headgear 1 Rule: should cover ears and top of head.
    Footwear 1 pair Rule: to offer ankle support and have a Vibram-type sole.
    Gloves 1 pair  
    Sleeping bag 1 Rule: to be in a waterproof bag.
    Water bottle 1 Recommendation: to be of stout construction and with a good stopper.  All water carrying systems are acceptable providing that they are serviceable.
    Whistle 1  
    Water sterilisation tablets 48 hours supply Rule: to be in date.
    Survival bag 1 Rule: of body length and manufactured from heavy duty plastic (garden fertiliser bag material).  Aluminium space blankets are NOT acceptable.
    Sleeping Mat 1 Rule: Rolled, thermal insulated and of body length.
    Reserve Food Pack 1 Rule: for emergency use only.
    Recommendation: to contain hot drink, high energy foodstuffs and to be wrapped separately from main food.
    CLOTHING
    Socks 2 pair  
    Base layer 2 Recommendation: Wicking type preferred; Cotton T-shirt is acceptable for base layer but not preferred.
    Shirt 2 Rule: Long sleeved and of substantial material.  Thick rugby shirt or sweatshirt is the acceptable minimum.
    Trousers 2 pair Rule: To be robust and wind proof.  Typical acceptable standard is Army style light-weight green trousers.  Tracksters will ONLY be acceptable if EACH pair is accompanied by a set of thermal trousers.
    Jersey or Fleece Jacket 2 Rule: 2 lighter jerseys (e.g. sweatshirt) can be substituted in lieu of 1 "jersey" or "fleece jacket".
    N.B.
    Rule: Half of the above Clothing is to be wrapped in a waterproof bag as "Spare Clothing"; both halves of clothing are to be of similar standard.

    THE USE AND CARRIAGE OF MOBILE TELEPHONES AND GROUND POSITIONAL SATELLITE (GPS) SYSTEMS BY PARTICIPANTS IN THE EXPEDITION, IS PROHIBITED.


    FTT6-e (2004)

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