It
is important that every member of your team is properly kitted out for the
Apex Overnight Challenge. You need to have the correct gear, as well as
the correct skills to cope with tricky navigation at night. Random spot
checks of kit will be in force before and during the event.
Each team needs to provide its own camping accommodation. You will get chance to pitch this in the start area once you've signed in. So obviously as well as a tent, everyone will also need a sleeping bag and mat.
We will be providing a snack on Saturday evening and a breakfast sandwich on Sunday but you also may want to bring facilities for yourselves (i.e. noodles, stove, pan etc). It's certainy worth bringing a good supply of snacks, mars bars, energy food etc. A plastic mug would also be useful for any hot drinks you want during the weekend.
For the event, each member of your team will need a rucksack with the usual kit that you'd take on a night hike in open country:
Each member to wear or carry:
- Strong footwear - walking boots for tough terrain (normal trainers are not suitable).
- Waterproofs - jacket AND trousers.
- Food for the duration of the event.
- Plenty to drink - don't underestimate how much you'll need! Water is available at the Apex Event Centre.
- Warm clothes - it is likely to be quite cold so as well as warm fleeces and jackets, a hat and gloves should be carried.
- Torch - with spare bulb and batteries. Head torches are best.
- Survival Bag - orange plastic type is suitable
- Mobile phone (if you have one) We plan to send some event instructions via text message during the competition. Make sure we have your mobile number when you arrive at Apex Event Centre.
Each team to carry:
- Compass - and know how to use it!>
- First aid kit - one per team.>
- Paper and pencil - may come in handy for some of the activities.
You'll also need:
- Change of clothes - this can be left in your tent but it's quite possible you'll get a little wet at some point during the event.
All maps will be supplied by us and you don't need any specialist equipment for any of the activities as all this will be provided.
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