GEAR LIST


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, 1 double and 2 single 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. 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 7 chem lights and zip ties while a team of 4 would require 10 chem lights and zip ties. 

Recommended Gear
  • ​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