Kit List
This is probably what you will need to run JOGLE self-supported. You will find that some things work for you and some don't. The only way to find out is to take your kit out to the hills and spend a weekend running and camping - you'll soon find out what fits. Better to spend a cold wet night close to home than hypothermic in the Scottish Highlands a day away from assistance.
Essential kit
This is what you need as a bare minimum.. conditions can change quickly on the hills and without this, you could find yourself in trouble very quickly:
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Full waterproofs
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Head torch
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Back-up torch
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Emergency foil blanket
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Mobile phone
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Maps & Compass or GPS maps
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Emergency food
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Lightweight medical pack
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Minimum 1 litre of water
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Water purification tablets / filter
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Well-tested backpack
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Tent or Bivi
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Sleeping bag
Clothing
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2 pairs of socks (wash one pair at night & hang off your pack as you run - dries them a treat)
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Hiking / fell shoes
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Short or Leggings
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2 base layers (one dry layer to sleep in)
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Waterproofs
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Waterproof gloves
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Hat / buff
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Drybags for spare clothes
Camping
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Tent or bivi (as above)
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Tarp/poncho for shelter
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Sleeping bag - minimum 2 season
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Air mattress or half-size foam roll mat
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Clothes in a drybag makes a good pillow
Cooking & Food
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JetBoil or stove with fuel for several days
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Freeze-dried meals / noodles
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Spork or similar
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Camping knife
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Tin opener
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Snacks (nuts, peperami, chocolate)
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2L water (minimum)
Tech
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Mobile phone (or two in case one fails - these are your lifeline in an emergency)
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Spare mobile phone battery or recharging pack
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Mobile phone socket charger (cafes are usually OK letting you recharge)
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Spot / DeLorme tracker (advisable for the Highlands)
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Head torch
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Back-up torch
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Handheld GPS device - eTrex / ViewRanger
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Spare batteries
Other
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Wash kit (towel, small bar of soap)
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Pack of wetwipes
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Emergency foil blanket
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Lightweight medical pack
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Water bottles / bladder
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Water purification tablets / filter
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Backpack