GEAR LIST: 24-hour teams
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.]
**Packraft Division** Mandatory Paddle Gear [Each team member must have the following on all paddle sections.]
**Non-Packraft Division** Mandatory Paddle Gear [Each team member must have the following on all paddle sections.]
Recommended Gear
Prohibited Equipment
- Writing utensil(s) [helpful for marking up maps!]
- Working cell phone (to be kept OFF and used only for emergencies. We recommend putting this in a waterproof bag.)
- First aid kit in waterproof bag. Recommended contents include: assorted bandages and wound dressings, antihistamine, analgesics, anti-inflammatory tablets, electrolyte replacement, antidiarrheal, antiseptic cream, blister treatment, and personal medications.
- Compass
- Water purification method for entire team (for example, iodine tablets or filtration system)
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 (this is mandatory regardless of weather conditions)
- 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 including spare tubes that fit your tire size, chain repair)
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
- Mountain bike. Road or other bikes not allowed.
- Flashing red tail light
- Handlebar-mounted front lighting system
- Bike helmet
**Packraft Division** Mandatory Paddle Gear [Each team member must have the following on all paddle sections.]
- Packrafts to fit entire team and their gear
- PFD (type-III or higher) per racer
- Paddle per racer
- **Paddle and PFD must be provided by the racer. If you need a paddle or PFD please tell us ASAP so we can secure them for you from our kayak providers**
- Glowsticks (100mm or longer, such as these) and zipties: 1 glowstick per racer AND 1 glowstick per boat with sufficient zipties to secure them to boats and PFDs. For example, 1 team of 3 racers with 2 packrafts would require 3 glowsticks for racers and 2 glowsticks for boats, a total of 5 glowsticks.
- For additional, non-packraft paddle section(s), race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles, but all teams will have access to their paddle bags before and after each paddle section, so you may use your own PFD and paddles for these sections if you choose.
**Non-Packraft Division** 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 but PFDs must be type-III or higher.
- For teams bringing their own paddle gear, please also bring a bag that will fit all gear. Teams who are not bringing their own paddle gear can still pack 1 paddle bag with extra food or other gear.
Recommended Gear
- Face mask
- 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 (a Ziploc bag works great!)
- Waterproof case for phone (double Ziplocs!)
- Duct tape
- Food for the entire race
Prohibited Equipment
- GPS
- Pedometer
- Firearms
- Communication devices (other than cell phone to be kept OFF except for emergencies)
- Motorized means of transport
gear list: 8-hour teams
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 Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
There is no mandatory paddle gear. Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired and should drop them off at registration fully bundled/secured together.
Recommended Gear
Prohibited Equipment
- Writing utensil(s) [helpful for marking up maps!]
- Working cell phone (to be kept OFF and used only for emergencies. We recommend putting this in a waterproof bag.)
- First aid kit in waterproof bag. Recommended contents include: assorted bandages and wound dressings, antihistamine, analgesics, anti-inflammatory tablets, electrolyte replacement, antidiarrheal, antiseptic cream, blister treatment, and personal medications.
- Compass
- Water purification method for entire team (for example, iodine tablets or filtration system)
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 (this is mandatory regardless of weather conditions)
- Means to carry mandatory gear (e.g., backpack)
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
- Mountain bike recommended. Any bike is acceptable if you plan to obtain the mandatory points only.
- Bike helmet
- Red flashing rear light
There is no mandatory paddle gear. Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired and should drop them off at registration fully bundled/secured together.
Recommended Gear
- Face mask
- 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 (a Ziploc bag works great!)
- Waterproof case for phone (double Ziplocs!)
- Tire pump or CO2 cartridges
- Tool kit for bike repairs (e.g., changing a flat, chain repair)
- Spare bike tube
- Duct tape
- Food for the entire race
Prohibited Equipment
- GPS
- Pedometer
- Firearms
- Communication devices (other than cell phone to be kept OFF except for emergencies)
- Motorized means of transport
gear list: 3-hour teams
**The 3-hour race contains only foot and biking disciplines.**
Full Time Mandatory Team Gear [1 per team must be carried at all times]
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
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)
- Compass
- Means to carry enough water and food for the entire 1-3 hour race
- First aid kit in waterproof bag. Recommended contents include: assorted bandages and wound dressings, antihistamine, analgesics, anti-inflammatory tablets, electrolyte replacement, antidiarrheal, antiseptic cream, blister treatment, and personal medications.
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
- Bike. Any bike is acceptable but a mountain bike or bike capable of riding on packed dirt surfaces is recommended for teams wishing to obtain all checkpoints. Child seats or other bike attachments are welcome!
- Bike helmet
- Red flashing rear light
Recommended Gear
- Face mask
- Sunglasses or hat with visor
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof map case or others means of waterproofing maps (a Ziploc bag works great!)
- Waterproof case for phone (double Ziplocs!)
Prohibited Equipment
- GPS
- Pedometer
- Firearms
- Communication devices (other than cell phone to be kept OFF except for emergencies)
- Motorized means of transport
