Mandatory Kit

  • waterproof jacket—must have attached hood
  • over trousers
  • hat and gloves
  • spare clothing, not to be worn at the start, and consisting of 1 long sleeved top, and a beanie type hat
  • emergency clothing, only to be used if immobile by illness or injury, and consisting of 1 long sleeve top, and full length bottoms
  • plastic survival bag (not a space blanket!) MUST be approved by Race Director
  • head torch
  • Harvey’s Skye Trail map
  • compass
  • whistle
  • emergency food
  • fully charged mobile phone (pre-subscribed to 999 SMS service), must have a fully charged spare battery or power pack
  • cohesive bandage