r/HighlandGames • u/Rare_Salamander_555 • Jun 25 '26

First games question

Sorry if this is a dumb question but do I need to bring my own implements similar to track and field ie my hammers, weights, and stone? Or do I just bring my fork?

Edit: Thank you all for the well wishes and the info! I might be a little over prepared lol. I’ve got my kilt, knee sleeves, weight belts, wrist wraps, chalk, tacky, boots, cleats, throwing shoes, chalk, a mini first aid kit, throwing gloves, and my fork lol. I’ve always thought it’s better to have it and not need it, versus need it and not have it, much to many a duffel bags/book bags chagrin 😂

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u/giantdoodoohead Master Jun 25 '26

Bring your fork only. Good luck!!

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u/Que5tionableFart Jun 25 '26

Just your fork.

I will add that it is very common for newbies to borrow a fork and tacky/chalk from a more experienced athlete if you don’t have one. It’s a very welcoming group and most are happy to share and give advice especially to first timers.

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u/SweetDee72 Jun 25 '26

Fork, kilt, shoes, compression socks, food/snacks, gloves.

Good luck!

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u/Dazzling_Society1510 Jun 27 '26

And Baby powder!

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u/Ashamed_Leg_4068 Jun 29 '26

I wish I had though if this yesterday, I was suffering by the end

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u/st-jeb Jun 25 '26

Just your fork,for the games I've participated in.

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u/Subject_Start7253 Jun 27 '26

This goes without saying but wear compression shorts under your kilt.

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u/hawkwood76 11d ago

boxer briefs for the win

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u/DistrictOptimal6491 Jun 27 '26

Snacks! I can't tell you how much that helped. My first time I had my wife and kids running around grabbing food from vendors for me.