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

Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear [Each team member must have the following at all times]
  • Whistle
  • Space blanket [8- and 24-hour teams only]
  • Means to carry at least 50 oz. of liquid for 8- and 24-hour teams and 32 oz. of liquid for 3-hour teams
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Means to carry mandatory gear (e.g., backpack)

Mandatory Team Biking Gear [1 per team must be carried on all biking sections. 8- and 24-hour teams only. Option biking for 3-hour race with all equipment provided.]
  • 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. 8- and 24-hour teams only. Optional biking for 3-hour race with all equipment provided.]
  • Bicycle*
  • Flashing red tail light
  • Bike helmet
  • Spare tube
*Traditional adventure racing requires all racers to use mountain bikes. However, to make this race more accessible, we will allow racers to use any type of bike. It is important to note that for the 8-hour race, in order to obtain all checkpoints, a mountain bike is highly recommended. A mountain bike is required for each participant in the 24-hour race.

Mandatory Paddle Gear [Each team member must have the following on all paddle sections. 8- and 24-hour teams only.]
Race management will provide kayaks/canoes, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.
  • 1 double kayak provided for 2-person teams, 1 double and 1 single for 3-person teams, and 2 doubles for 4-person teams. Depending on the spread of teams, we may have extra single kayaks for those who would prefer their own.
  • PFD (type-III or higher; provided) per racer
  • Paddle per racer (Double-bladed kayak paddles provided to 10-hour racers. Racers may bringtheir 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.

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
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