Dragnet Kit Check List 2025
** ALL ITEMS BELOW SHOULD BE IN DRY BAGS WITHIN YOUR RUCKSACKS **
| Clothing | Checked | |
| Walking boots | - not shoes or trail shoes – you need proper strong supportive boots | |
| Walking socks | - One pair to wear and two spare pairs. Keep at least one pair wrapped up & dry in case our First Aid team are called to ‘repair’ your feet. | |
| Waterproof jacket | – not lightweight showerproof or school coat | |
| Waterproof overtrousers | ||
| Hat | - 1 for hot weather, 1 for cold weather. | |
| Warm shirt and jumper | ||
| Trousers | ||
| Gloves | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Silva type compass | – at least 2 per team | |
| First Aid kit | - At least 1 per team – Please make sure you have any essential personal medication such as EpiPen or Asthma Inhalers and make sure your teammates know how to help you use them if necessary. (Please ensure details are on your Health Form). | |
| Blister plasters | – you will very likely need them so take plenty! | |
| Whistle | – at least 2 per team | |
| Torch | – 1 each | |
| Spare batteries for torch | – 1 set each | |
| Stove & equipment> – 1 eachto make a hot drink & meals | – 1 per team | |
| Sleeping bag | – 1 each | |
| Bothy bag type shelter (or tent flysheet) | – 1 per team to fit 4 people | |
| Food & Emergency rations | |
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| Sun cream/midge/bite spray | ||
| Pen & paper | ||
| Water sterilisation tablets | ||
| Survival bag | – 500 gauge polythene – 1 each | |
| Maps | ||
*** OS Map 1:25000 OL6 South West Lakes |
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All your team's kit WILL be checked before leaving, and random spot checks for compulsary items will be made during the event.
Please also read all the information in the FAQ page and of course the Rules!!