Making Sure You Have What You Need!
Keep it simple. This is not intended to be an expensive adventure.
* indicates gear provided by race organizers
Download a pdf version of this list at the bottom of the page.
Mandatory Individual gear (to be carried the entire race)
Team mandatory gear (to be carried the entire race)
Mandatory bike gear (required for bike sections only EXCEPT bike helmet which is to be worn the entire race)
Mandatory paddle gear (Provided by Race Organizers)
Recommended gear (NOT mandatory)
Prohibited Equipment (Not Allowed)
* indicates gear provided by race organizers
Download a pdf version of this list at the bottom of the page.
Mandatory Individual gear (to be carried the entire race)
- *Race (Bib) number
- Drivers license or other picture ID
- Leather palm glove (bike gloves OK)
- Backpack
- Container(s) for water minimum 2 liters
- Light (headlamp or flashlight)
- Knife w/locking blade 1” min
- Whistle
- Space Blanket
- Eye protection (sunglasses)
Team mandatory gear (to be carried the entire race)
- *Passport
- *Map(s)
- Orienteering compass (a standard, simple compass will do)
- Pen or pencil
- Waterproof map case or Ziploc bag (we recommend 2-3 Ziplocs)
- Cell phone (fully charged)
- First aid kit min contents: (4) safety pins, (1) moleskin (blister pad) 4-6” square, 2 gauze pads (2” square min), 20’ duct tape, (1) Ace bandage wrap (at least 2’ long), (8) anti-histamine pills (like Benadryl), (8) anti-inflammatory pills (ibuprofen)
Mandatory bike gear (required for bike sections only EXCEPT bike helmet which is to be worn the entire race)
- Bike helmet with chinstrap
- Mountain Bike, YES you must use your own (or borrowed) mountain bike or bike outfitted with “fat” tires suitable for off-road cycling
- Extra bike tube (individual gear)
- Bike pump and tire lever (or CO2 cartridges) (team gear)
Mandatory paddle gear (Provided by Race Organizers)
- *Canoe
- *Personal Floatation Device (to be worn the entire paddle section)
- *Paddle
Recommended gear (NOT mandatory)
- Long sleeve rain jacket/wind jacket
- Extra clothing (socks, dry shirt, warm hat)
- Sunscreen
- Extra cash to purchase food/water during race
- Extra pen, pencils, highlighters for map work
- Long pants or tights
- Bug spray
- Disposable camera
Prohibited Equipment (Not Allowed)
- GPS or Timex Body-link systems
- Headphones or Radio
- Weapons (well... other than knife)
- Any non-authorized mode of transportation not specifically approved by race staff (including use of elevators, escalators, etc)
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