GEAR LIST

This gear list has been updated for the 2018 race.

Full Time Mandatory Team Gear [1 per team must be carried at all times]

• Writing utensil(s) [helpful for marking up maps!]
• Working cell phone (to be kept OFF and used only for emergencies)
• First aid kit containing, at minimum:
  • 4 acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or similar
  • 4 band-aids
  • 1 ace bandage
• Compass
• Water purification method for entire team

Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear [Each team member must have the following at all times]

• Whistle
• Space blanket
• Means to carry at least 50 oz. of liquid
• Waterproof jacket
• Means to carry mandatory gear (e.g., backpack)
• Headlight (with enough batteries to last for the entire event) **24-hour teams only**

Mandatory Team Biking Gear [1 per team must be carried on all biking sections.]

• Tire pump or CO2 cartridges
• Tool kit for repairs (e.g., changing a flat, chain repair)

Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]

• Bicycle*
• Flashing red tail light
• Bike helmet
• Spare tube

*Traditional adventure racing requires all racers to use mountain bikes. Mountain bikes are required for the 24-hour race. To make the 8-hour race more accessible, we will allow racers to use any type of bike. A mountain bike is not necessary to complete the full 8-hour race course.

Although not mandatory, we highly recommend a handlebar-mounted front lighting system for biking for 24-hour teams only. A bright headlamp will suffice though visibility will be better with a front lighting system.

Mandatory Paddle Gear [Each team member must have the following on all paddle sections.]
Race management will provide kayaks/canoes, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.

• 1 canoe provided for teams of 2 or 3, 2 canoes provided for teams of 4. Single kayaks provided for solo racers.
• PFD (type-III or higher; provided) per racer
• Paddle per racer (Single-bladed canoe paddles for all racers except for double-bladed kayak paddles provided to solo racers. Racers may bring their own paddles.)
• For teams bringing their own paddle gear, please also bring a bag that will fit all gear. No food or water can be stored in paddle bags.
• 2 chem lights per boat + 1 chem light per racer with zip ties sufficient to attach all chem lights. For example, a team of 3 would require 5 chem lights and zip ties while a team of 4 would require 8 chem lights and zip ties. **24-hour teams only**

Recommended Gear

• Front-mounted bike light
• Long pants, tights or leg protection
• Bike gloves
• Bike odometer
• Sunglasses or hat with visor
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• Waterproof map case or others means of waterproofing maps
• Waterproof case for phone
• Duct tape

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Prohibited Equipment

• GPS
• Firearms
• Communication devices (other than cell phone to be kept OFF except for emergencies)
• Motorized means of transport