The aim of the 24hr bivvy bag challenge is to set out on a route and return to your start point as close to the 24hr mark as possible. The challenge is not intended to be a competition to see how much distance you can cover, within 24hrs, but to enjoy the experience and hopefully get to see some new locations. You can undertake your journey alone or with friends. You can travel on foot or by bike, Canoe, kayak or any other form of non-motorised transport.
Challenge Rules:
1. Your journey must start and end at the same place (why not set out from your own front door?).
2. The aim is to try to return to your start location as close to the 24hr point as possible.
3. Whilst the challenge is not to cover as much distance as you can in 24 hours, you should select a route that will provide some level of challenge and preferably take you to locations you have never visited before. For example: if walking then a minimum distance of 30 miles, over the 24hr period, should be reasonably challenging; if running 40 miles and if cycling, 60miles. (These minimum distances should be attainable by any reasonably fit person. Obviously if you want to cover greater distances then fill your boots.
4. You can use any form of transport as long as it is non-motorised.
5. You must spend the night outdoors in a bivvy bag (for the softies, you can take a poncho/tarp/basha, for wet weather, but no tent).
6. Enjoy your experience.
Equipment:
You'll need a rucksack to carry your equipment and food etc. Some warm clothing and waterproof jacket and trousers. For maximum comfort you'll at least need a sleeping bag, bivvy bag and preferably a roll-mat too. If your a first time bivvier then you don't need to go out and buy an expensive gore-tex bag. A simple plastic survival bag, from any outdoors shop, will do the trick.
Enjoy your adventure.
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