Kit Lists for Our Activities

All MAD Days have different itineraries. You will have been emailed an itinerary with your activities. Just bring the kit listed for each activity on the options below and you'll be fine!

See what you'll be doing on a MAD DAY

What to Bring With You:

Our guide will provide you with full caving equipment. Below you will find a list of things to bring. Please be aware that any clothing worn in the cave will likely end up wet and muddy! The cave environment can be quite cool, so we recommend several layers:

• 3 or 4 warm layers for the upper body (i.e. thermal base layer, sweat shirt and fleece top)
  Warm trousers (cargo or walking trousers and thermal long-johns if you have them no denim)
• Thin warm hat, balaclava or buff (optional, must safely fit under the helmet)
• We provide wellies but you can bring your own or walking boots
• If you get cold easily you may appreciate gloves; either thick rubber, neoprene or gardening style gloves if it is a colder time of the year.
• Water & energy bars and other snacks that are in sealed packets that can be put into cave suit pockets. A full lunch is difficult to carry. Anything you bring must be in waterproof containers and there may not be space in the bags depending on the trip. It’s a good idea to eat a big sandwich just before you leave your vehicle before you walk to the cave. It is best to have flexible snack options so the guide can advise you on the day.
• Important – Please do not take any valuable items into the cave, or wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings.

See what you'll be doing on our CAVING page.

What to Bring With You:

• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Snacks
• Packed lunch (if doing a full day session)
• Old boots or trainers you don’t mind getting wet (must be closed toe and sturdy). Thin plimsoll trainers and neoprene wetsuit shoes/boots are not OK. This is a vigorous activity walking over slippery rocks where it is easy to twist an ankle and have people or canoes squish your feet.
• Comfortable and warm clothes you don't mind getting dirty in case of any last minute changes to activity
• Important: Please do not wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings.

See what you'll be doing on our CANOEING page.

What to Bring With You:

• See this KIT LIST

See what you'll be doing on our MOUNTAIN BIKE PAGE

What to Bring With You:

• Bring everything listed for a single day hike on this KIT LIST

as well as:

• An old pair of lightweight shoes or trainers you don’t mind getting wet (must be closed toe and sturdy) and a plastic bag to put them in.
• A pair of shorts, these may get wet while you paddle the canoe. You can then change into your walking trousers afterwards.
• Spare clothes for hiking in, incase you fall in the lake, this is very unlikely but would mean you’d be out of the challenge if you don’t have them - they will be left in your vehicle at the start of the event.
• Important – Please do not wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings.

See what you'll be doing on the GREAT CLOUDWALKER

What to Bring With You:

For Open Events, Taster Sessions Beginner’s, Resin to Rock, Top Rope and Learn To Lead Courses

• Comfortable and warm clothes (Waterproof jacket and trousers are highly recommended)
• Suitable strong footwear such as trainers, hiking boots or approach shoes
• 2 litres of water. We do not provide water and there is no access to drinking water. 3 litres if it’s a hot day
• Any medication you require
• Insect repellent
• Snacks
• Packed lunch (if on a full-day session)
• Change for parking between £3-£9 depending on location and duration
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Important – Please do not wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings.

For Multi-Pitch Climbing, Scrambling and Alpine Skills

You are going to be leaving your vehicle for a full day out in the mountains and so you will need to carry all the equipment with you wherever you go in a backpack. The lighter your backpack, the better your day will be but you do need everything we ask you to bring.

• Waterproof Clothing - Not optional, you need this.
• Suitable strong footwear such as trainers or approach shoes
• Comfortable and warm clothes
• Hat and gloves
• Packed lunch
• Snacks
• 2 litres of water. Consider more if it’s a hot day.
• Head torch and spare batteries
• Toilet paper
• Any medication you require
• Change for parking between £3-£9 depending on location and duration
• 

Important – Please do not wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings.

See what you'll be doing on our ROCK CLIMBING and ABSEILING pages.

What to Bring With You:

• Bring everything listed for a single day hike on this KIT LIST

as well as:

• A reasonable size rucksack, roughly 30-litres, as we are giving you a wetsuit and helmet that you must carry with you
• Please make sure everyone arrives wearing swimwear under your clothes as you have to get changed in the wilderness into a wetsuit. Your clothes then go into this bag when you are in the water. The bags stay dry on the bank. The walk back to the vehicles at the end is done in the wetsuits as it is only 10 minutes further.
• Packed lunch
• 2 litres of Water
• If you wish to wear something under the wetsuit please make sure it is not cotton (rash vest, technical hiking ‘T’ shirt or similar)
• You may bring your own wetsuit along if you have one otherwise Lost Earth Adventures will supply you with one
• A pair of gloves suitable for cycling

IMPORTANT:

• Your footwear will get wet at the end of the day as you walk/swim in a river
• Please do not wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings or bring any valuables with you.

See what you'll be doing on our PEAK TO PEAK MEGA CHALLENGE

What to Bring With You:

• See this KIT LIST

See what you'll be doing on our WILD SURVIVOR and CRYPTIC CHALLENGE pages.

What to Bring With You:

• See this KIT LIST

See the MOUNTAIN WALKS and CHALLENGES we offer.

What to Bring With You:

• Swimwear to wear under the wetsuit, please arrive wearing this already under your clothes
• If you wish to wear something under the wetsuit please make sure it is not cotton (rash vest, technical hiking ‘T’ shirt or similar)
• You may bring your own wetsuit along if you have one, otherwise Lost Earth Adventures will supply you with one.
• Towel for modesty while changing
• Snacks
• Packed lunch (if doing a full day session)
• Old trainers or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. If you fall off the SUP in shallow water where there are rocks or sticks you can hurt your feet.
• Comfortable and warm clothes you don't mind getting dirty in case of any last minute changes to activity
• Important: Please do not wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings.
• Please arrive wearing swimwear or undergarments to wear under the wetsuits. You will be putting the wetsuit on outside, so you may also wish to bring a large towel for modesty.

See what you'll be doing on our RAFT BUILDING and SUP pages.

What to Bring With You:

• Towel
• Snacks (and/or packed lunch if you’re on a full day session)
• Swimwear to wear under the wetsuit, please arrive wearing this already under your clothes as we get changed outside
• Pair of shorts or old trousers to wear over the wetsuit to protect it
• If you wish to wear something under the wetsuit please make sure it is not cotton (rash vest, technical hiking ‘T’ shirt or similar)
• You may bring your own wetsuit along if you have one, otherwise Lost Earth Adventures will supply you with one.
• Old boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Must be closed toe and sturdy. If you do not have strong enough footwear you may not be allowed to take part. Hiking boots and trainers are good. Thin plimsoll trainers and neoprene wetsuit shoes/boots are not OK. This is a vigorous activity scrambling over slippery rocks and climbing waterfalls where it is easy to twist an ankle and have rocks or people squish your feet. The footwear must also be done up tight as footwear that can easily fall off is dangerous.
• Comfortable and warm clothes you don't mind getting dirty in case of any last minute changes to activity (Waterproof jacket and trousers are highly recommended)
• Important: Please do not wear any jewellery, especially; rings, belly button rings, necklaces, and earrings.

See what you're going to be doing on your GORGE OR CANYON TRIP