What to Bring for a Coastal Walk
A coastal walk needs more than water bottles and comfortable shoes. You will need drinks and serving supplies for the meeting point, clear route materials, and safety equipment for changing weather, tides and low light. This shopping list covers the practical items to buy or bring, including coolers, thermos bottles, maps, first aid supplies and visibility gear. Match quantities to your registered group, then add a small reserve for late arrivals, spills and unexpected delays.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Party tentqty 2
- Foldable tablesqty 6
- Folding chairsqty 36
- Picnic blanketqty 8
- Transport cartqty 2
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 40
- Reusable platesqty 40
- Reusable cutleryqty 40
- Coffee potsqty 3
- Teapotsqty 2
- Serving plattersqty 8
- Serving utensilsqty 8
Equipment
- Coolersqty 5
- Thermos bottlesqty 6
- Power banksqty 4
- Megaphone
- Waterproof phone casesqty 6
Sports equipment
- Compassqty 6
- Route mapsqty 40
- Pensqty 12
Safety
- First aid kitsqty 2
- Emergency blanketsqty 6
- Whistlesqty 6
- Reflective vestsqty 8
Lighting
- Headlampsqty 12
- LED lanternsqty 8
Decorations
- Route arrowsqty 20
- Barrier tapeqty 4
Cleaning
- Hand sanitizerqty 6
- Cleaning clothsqty 12
- Washing-up tubsqty 2
Catering
- Groceries
- Still water - 48 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Lemonade - 4 liters
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemons - 10 pieces
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White rolls - 40 pieces
- Multigrain bread rolls - 40 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 1.5 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 1,5 kilogram
- Vegetarian spread - 1 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 10 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Muesli bars - 48 pieces
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Wet wipes - 6 packs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Cooling packs - 24 pieces
Tips
- Plan around two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add roughly one drink per person for every additional hour. Bring extra water if the route has no reliable refill point.
- Take one printed route map per group of four to five walkers, plus two spare copies at the registration table. Pack waterproof phone cases for the people carrying the final route and contact details.
- Allow at least one first aid kit for each walking group or route section, and pack emergency blankets and whistles for the group leaders. Keep these items accessible rather than buried in a cooler.
- For coffee and tea at the start or finish, take one thermos bottle per 8 to 10 people and bring reusable cups, plates and cutlery for the planned serving count. Pack serving utensils separately so they are not forgotten during setup.
- Pack one reflective vest for every marshal or route volunteer and at least one headlamp per person working after dusk. Add LED lanterns for the registration and refreshment tables, especially if the return time may shift.
Frequently asked questions
- How much water do I need for a coastal walk?
- Pack at least 0.5 to 0.75 litres of water per person for a moderate walk, then add more for warm weather or exposed routes. Carry an extra 10% for delays and people who arrive without their own bottle.
- What food and drink should I buy for a coastal walk?
- Plan two to three drinks per person in the first hour, plus one more per person for each additional hour. For a refreshment point, buy simple transportable food and bring one thermos bottle per 8 to 10 people if you are serving coffee or tea.
- How many printed maps do I need for a group walk?
- Print one route map for every four to five walkers, plus at least two spare copies for registration and last-minute changes. Keep the master route information in a waterproof phone case.
- What safety equipment should I bring on a coastal walk?
- Bring at least one first aid kit per walking group or route section, along with emergency blankets and whistles for group leaders. Use one reflective vest per marshal and one headlamp per person working in low light.
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