The Mandatory Kit stipulated in this section must be carried at all times during Everest 100 as it is the duty of the participant to be self-sufficient throughout the event and they are responsible for their own safety. The Checkpoints support runners progress only.

• Cross-country backpack, including 1.5-litre drinking water

• Two headtorches (one main and one standby, including a set of spare batteries)

• Lightweight outdoor jacket (waterproof)

• Lightweight outdoor pants (waterproof)

• One set of thermal underwear (long sleeve with single piece weighing more than 140g, and pants with single piece weighing more than 140g)

• One piece of rib down jacket ((fill power: 700; cashmere charge: 280g or above) or a piece of equivalent P cotton jacket (recommended)

• Quick-drying gloves, sun hat or sun scarf, Sunglasses, lifesaving whistle, first aid blanket or first aid 'Survival Bag' (preferred)

• First aid kit (bandage, Band-Aid, alcohol swab, medicine for treatment of diarrhoea, cold, inflammation, etc. at least 5 days supply)

• One GPS handset and one standby battery (the organising committee will provide AA battery at the resupply point)

• Inmarsat SATELLITE telephone (provided by the organiser)

• Satellite TRACKING positioning device (provided by the organiser)

• Cell Phone

• Mobile power supply (10000mA and above) and supporting charging line.

Recommended Additional Equipment

• Alpenstock

• Lipstick

• Vaseline

• Muscle Massage Milk

• Anti-Sand Cover