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

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 (We will also provide one)
  • Container(s) for water minimum 2 liters (There will be water stations)
  • Light (headlamp or flashlight)
  • Knife w/locking blade 1” min
  • Whistle
  • Space Blanket  (Don't spend $10 on one Jason)
  • 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 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 (In Case We Paddle!))
  • *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)
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra cash to purchase food/water during race
  • Extra pen, pencils, highlighters for map work
  • Long pants or tights
  • Bug spray (Really.  Douse yourself.)
  • 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)