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, 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

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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