Footwear first
Trainers or light hiking shoes with ankle support and grip. No sandals, no flip-flops, no smooth-soled fashion shoes — you take running steps on uneven ground at launch.
Clothing
- • Long trousers — more comfortable in a harness than shorts
- • A windproof jacket, even in summer
- • Layers in winter; it is noticeably colder up there
- • Tie long hair back
Small items
Sunglasses that grip, or leave them off. Secure or leave behind hats, loose jewellery and anything in an open pocket — items dropped in flight are lost and can be dangerous below.
Phones and cameras
Most operators prefer you not to hold a phone in flight. Book the GoPro package and keep both hands free.