GEAR LIST
This list **HAS NOT** been updated for the 2020 race yet, however the 2020 mandatory gear list will likely be similar.
Full Time Mandatory Team Gear [1 per team must be carried at all times]
Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear [Each team member must have the following at all times]
Mandatory Team Biking Gear [1 per team must be carried on all biking sections.]
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
Mandatory Paddle Gear [Each team member must have the following on all paddle sections.]
Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.
Recommended Gear
Prohibited Equipment
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
- 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)
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.]
- Mountain bike
- Flashing red tail light
- Handlebar-mounted front lighting system
- Bike helmet
- Spare tube
Mandatory Paddle Gear [Each team member must have the following on all paddle sections.]
Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.
- 1 double kayak or 2 single kayaks provided for teams of 2 (depending on team category), 1 double and 1 single kayak for teams of 3, 2 double kayaks provided for teams of 4.
- PFD (type-III or higher; provided) per racer
- Paddle per racer (Racers may bring their own paddles.)
- For teams bringing their own paddle gear, please also bring a bag that will fit all gear.
Recommended Gear
- Long pants, tights, or leg protection
- Wetsuit
- 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
Prohibited Equipment
- GPS
- Firearms
- Communication devices (other than cell phone to be kept OFF except for emergencies)
- Motorized means of transport
