Walking / Three Peaks Challenge Hamper

craftgirl1960

My husband is being very brave and taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge next year, which is great for me as I know I can buy him things he will actually have use out for Christmas, I'm hoping to put a hamper together so I'm looking for some inspiration, I want to fill it with practical things that he will need along with some funny things, if anyone has any ideas they would be greatfully recieved!
Thanks x

ema_o

Practical things - a whistle, compas, foil blanket (I think they might make jacket shaped foil blankets now), kendall mint cake.

I would go to an outdoors shop and ask the staff for ideas too!

craftgirl1960

Thank you, I hadn't thought of the kendall mint cake, fab idea, thanks x

mich

can you let me know what you get, I need to do this for my husband took I thought of including the trail magazine

gilly1964

We did Ben Nevis in July 2009 and these are what we had

Practical
Rucksack with camel pack included
Hat
Gloves
Scarf
Walking poles - adjustable
Good walking boots
Layered clothing
Waterproof clothing
Compass
Whistle
Ordnance survey maps
Lucozade energy sweets
Mint cake

Fun
Some muscle rub
Small hip flask
Whisky for top of Ben to go in hip flask
Voucher for full body massage, either at salon or home

Hope this helps

elysia2003

Just another thought. How about some binoculars? So he can admire the wildlife/views on the way.

gilly1964

elysia2003 wrote: »

Just another thought. How about some binoculars? So he can admire the wildlife/views on the way.

It's a nice idea, but unfortunately you do not have time when doing 3 peaks, as the challenge is to do all 3 in less than 24 hours.

craftgirl1960

Gilly - thanks so much for you reply, I've just added them to my list, fantastic idea for the massage! x