Gear

Mandatory Gear List

  • Compass
  • Whistle
  • Knife (1.5 inch locking blade or longer)
  • Headlamp
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Wool or Synthetic Warm Hat
  • Synthetic Long Sleeve Underwear Top
  • Synthetic Long Leg Underwear Bottom or ~Tights
  • Waterproof Jacket (taped seams, doesn’t have to be breathable, but recommended)
  • Water Bladder (at least 3 liters)
  • Lighter or Waterproof Matches
  • Glow Stick
  • Orange Vest or Hat/Beanie
  • *Race Map and Instructions (Provided-1 each per team)
  • Race Number Bib (visible at all times, Provided)
  • *Waterproof Pouch for Maps and Race ~Documents (1 per team)
  • *UTM Reader with 1:24,000 scale (1 per team)
  • Water Proof Pen
  • Extra Batteries
  • Extra Light Source
  • Large ziplock bag to pack out trash (i.e. energy bar wrappers, empty energy gel packets, toilet paper, etc.)

First Aid Kit – Mandatory (one per team)

This first aid kit must be carried by someone on each team at all times.

Support Crews may carry larger quantities of these items in order to provide medical aid at Transition Areas and replenish any used items in the team first aid kit. Racers and support crews may carry additional first aid items as well.

  • 3 – 4×4 Gauze Pads
  • 1 Roll 1” Waterproof Medical Tape or Equivalent Amount of Duct Tape
  • 1 Small Tube of Antibacterial Ointment
  • 3” Ace Bandage
  • Moleskin/Compeed (enough for each member)
  • 2 Safety Pins
  • 3 Doses of Painkiller (Tylenol, Aspirin, etc.)
  • 3 Doses of Anti-inflammatory (Ibuprofen, etc…)
  • Tweezers

Mandatory Gear for Specific Legs

Paddling Section Only: (Long Course Only)

  • PFD’s (provided) – Racers can use their own PFD’s if desired, but be prepared to carry the PFD for additional portions of the race (Coast Guard Type III)
  • Paddles (provided) – (No personal paddles will be allowed to be used in the race)
  • Seat for Third Member in the Canoe (optional, but recommended)
  • 10-20 ft of nylon rope to tie off boat if/when needed

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Mountain Bike Section Only:

  • ANSI Approved Bike Helmet
  • Mountain Bike (No cross bikes or road bikes)
  • White Front Light
  • Red Rear Light mounted on the bike
  • Bike Multi Tool (1 per team)*
  • Spare Tube
  • Patch Kit
  • Tire Pump/CO2 Cartridge + Inflator

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Ropes Section Only

  • 2 Locking Carabiners
  • Climbing Harness
  • Belay Device (i.e. figure 8, ATC)

Note: Rope section will only be included in the course if topography, weather, and safety permits.

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Other Recommended Items – All Races

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Electrolytes (oral or sports drinks)
  • Bug Spray
  • Toilet Paper or Wipes (bury or use facilities)
  • Food
  • Duct Tape
  • Gloves

Post Race – Both Races

  • Change of Clothes (Warm Clothing)
  • Party Hats
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Something to sit in or on