Equipment

Required Equipments (MUST show to staff for checking)

Team Equipment:
-Mobile Phone with sufficient power (for use during the race)
Personal Equipment:
-Torch or head lamp (must use AA or AAA batteries) (to ensure it is operative during the race)
- Whistle

In addition to the required equipments, participants are suggested to bring the following items:

  • Small amount of money
  • Another mobile phone with abundant batteries
  • Medicine for personal needs (stomach tablets, painkillers, deep heating, massage cream, etc.)
  • Hygiene necessities (towels, tissues, etc.)
  • Wilson Trail map
  • Compass
  • Water Bottle (The Organizer will provide water at all checkpoints. Please bring enough water between checkpoints.)
  • High-energy food
  • Torch or head lamp with batteries and fluorescent stick
  • Knee and ankle support (help avoid muscle, tendon or joints injuries)
  • Hiking stick (especially useful for long-distance hike)
  • Jacket (It is windy on the uphill path at night.)
  • Spare clothes (for change when you get wet)
  • T-shirts (long sleeves are preferred)
  • Trousers (to provide a better protection than shorts)
  • Socks (2 pairs: wear a thicker one over thinner one to prevent abrasion between your feet and shoes)
  • Hiking shoes/ boots
  • Shoe pads
  • Rainproof equipment
  • First-aid Kit
  • Insect repellent
  • Sun protection items (sun block, cap, sunglass etc.)
  • Camera & film
  • Radio (for weather report)

Participants are encouraged to pay attention to the following matters:

  1. Plan ahead for team equipment. Share and take turn to carry among members.
  2. Cut the toenails 1 week before the race to avoid getting hurt when hiking downhill.