Kit list for walkers
Suggested kit list
Please note this list should be used for guidance only and is not exhaustive. Pack appropriate kit for the weather. 
- Walking boots - worn in!
- Walking pole/s (optional)
- Good waterproof day pack/ rucksack
- 2-litre Platipus or Camelbak water carrier or water bottle. You should drink at least 2 litres per day, more in hot weather
- Small first aid kit (including painkillers, plasters, antiseptic wipes.)
- Emergency food - jelly babies, mars bars, kendal mint cake, glucose tablets
- Sunblock
- Lipbalm/ vaseline
- Mobile phone for emergencies
- Hat - sun or woolly
- Gloves
- Watch
- Sunglasses
- Small torch for emergencies
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Compass
- Map
- Waterproof map carrier
- Tissues or toilet paper
- Plastic perry whistle
Contact the Events Team
If you are organising a walking challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society complete the online form and we will send you a fundraising pack. Alternatively call the Events Hotline 0870 417 0192.
Alternative challenges
If you do not have time to organise your own walking challenge, why not take part in one of our organised challenges like our Memory Walk Marathon?
Online forum
Visit Talking Point and take part in the discussions
