Weekend Hike Kit List – Cabot Ten Tors

Last Updated: Oct 2023

Individual Equipment

Refer to Ten Tors Equipment Standards for acceptable standard.

Each participant is must have the following:

Category	Item	Guidance
Rucksack	Rucksack	Approx 60 litres. The weight carried should be no more than 1/3rd of the individual’s body weight and up to a maximum of 13.6 kilos (30lbs). One with an adjustable back allows you to grow and the bag to still fit.
Rucksack	Waterproof liner	A large thick plastic bag like a rubble sack. Not a thin bin bag.
Hiking Gear	Base layer	A thin t-shirt, ideally wicking to remove perspiration. Should cover shoulders.
	Mid layer	A jumper/microfleece with long sleeves. Not a hoodie.
	Trousers	To be wind resistant and ideally quick drying. Leggings/jeans/track suits/jogging trousers are not acceptable. No shorts to reduce the risk of ticks.
	Socks	Good quality hiking socks. Not sports socks.
	Hiking boots	Must have ankle support, be worn in and in a good condition. Remember to clean after each hike!
Outer Garments	Waterproof jacket with hood	Robust and capable of keeping the wearer dry under very wet conditions over an extended period.
	Waterproof trousers	Ideally have zips at the bottom of the legs so they can be put on without taking off boots. Wear waterproof trousers over gaiters so rain doesn’t go inside the gaiters.
	Gaiters (recommended)	Recommended to provide additional protection.
	Gloves	Not fingerless and ideally waterproof.
	Sun hat	With brim to keep sun off face.
	Warm hat	Must cover ears.
	Insulation layer	Substantial fleece, down or soft shell jacket. A sweatshirt or hoodie is not substantial enough. For use in the cold evenings when not walking.
Spare Clothing (to be packed in a waterproof bag)	Base layer
	Mid layer
	Trousers
	Socks	Recommended carry more than one spare pair of socks, in case feet get wet.
Sleeping Gear	Sleeping mat	Thermal insulated and body length carried in a waterproof bag.
	Sleeping bag	Must be in a waterproof bag and provide thermal support for the user down to a lower limit temperature of -2˚C (ISO 23537). More Guidance
	Large, heavy duty bag to carry wet tent.	Cabot Scouts will supply the tent but you have to carry it and it may be wet! A large thick plastic bag like a rubble sack. Not a thin bin bag.
Personal survival gear	Watch	Two per team. Not a smart watch for the event.
	Whistle	All team members to be aware of distress/response signals.
	Survival bag	All team members to be aware of how to use.
	Personal first aid kit	Contents: handwash, blister kit, insect repellent, sun cream, pain relief tablets, toilet paper.
	Personal medication (if needed)	If inhalers are used, you will need 2 of each type.
	Pocket knife/tool
	Notebook & pencil	Waterproof paper preferred.
	Head torch	With spare batteries.
	Water sterilisation tablets	Enough tablets for 48 hours and in date. Be aware of purification time with system used.
	Matches
	Spare boot laces
	Dog poo bags or similar	To remove contaminated waste from the moor.
Food & Water (meals must be labelled. More guidance)	2 lunches	Sandwiches etc. as will not be stopping to cook. Sunday sandwiches must not be meat. Peanut butter, jam etc is fine.
	2 days snacks	Nibbles & snacks to eat whilst walking.
	1 or 2 breakfasts & hot drink	1 if leaving on Saturday, 2 if leaving on Friday. Needs to be hot and include a hot drink.
	1 evening meal & hot drink	Must be hot, Wayfarer type meal and include a hot drink.
	Emergency rations	High energy foodstuffs (nuts, dried fruit, mars bar etc & an instant hot Chocolate drink) to cover extra night on moor, clearly marked and in sealed bag.
	2 litres water	If platypus/camelback used, a robust 1 litre water bottle is also required to manage water sterilisation.
Cooking	Cooker	At least two per team. Can be decided during the kit check.
	Fuel
	Cooking utensils
	Eating container	Something to eat out of – depends on what food you have. This could be a mug or bowl, or if you have boil-in-the-bag meals that you can eat straight from the bag you don’t need anything at all.
	Mug

Mobile phones: We discourage people from bringing phones on weekends and if you do bring one it is entirely at your own risk – we’ve had a couple of incidents where people have lost or damaged them before. If you have a phone it should be away in your bag during hikes and not used for music or anything else except in an emergency. They can be used in the evening to quickly contact home, but anyone seen sitting playing on them will be asked to put it away and join in with activities. Parents, if your Scout phones home and tells you that they have a problem or are worried about something, please make sure that they (or you) also tell us!

Kit to leave in the minibus for the end

To be packed in a small rucksack / holdall with name (not a carrier bag as things fall out). To be left in the minibus for the end.

Item	Guidance
Change of clothes	A complete change of warm clothing, including a warm jacket and underwear, socks and comfortable trainers/shoes.
Towel	Towel and deodorant.
Boot bag	Plastic bag for muddy boots.
Snacks & drink

Team Equipment

Team equipment will be supplied be Cabot Scouts and issued at the kit check. Teams will need to divide and carry it all amongst them. At the end of the hike all of the team kit will need to be neatly returned to the group leader. Any malicious damage or loss will need to be paid for by the entire team.

Item	Quantity	Guidance
Map	2	On Dartmoor will be Army issued Ten Tors map.
Map case	2	To keep the maps dry.
Compass	2
Group first aid kit	2	Learn the contents.
High vis jacket	2	For use when crossing or using roads.
Mobile phone and waterproof bag	1	For checking in at checkpoints and emergencies.
Toilet trowel	1	Recommended for use if toilet facilities not available.
Tent	2	3 people per tent.
Tent repair kit	1	Event only.
Rucksack identification panels	2	Dartmoor training only.