You must be equipped to survive the worst each day.

As experienced people you will not need a full list but the following will be an absolute minimum :

• Water resistant jacket
• Spare thermal shirt
• Leg wear (either thermal legwear or over-trousers, or both in poor weather)
• Hat + Gloves
• Survival bag
• Food
• Emergency food
• Compass
• Map + pen
• Whistle
• Plenty of food and drink.

You should be carrying a lot more than this. Support teams are not allowed. This is not an event in which to skimp on gear. Any one appearing to be under equipped for the conditions will be stopped, checked, and appropriate action taken.