Individual Gear
Entire Race
- whistle
- compass
- knife (1.5" or greater blade)
- headlamp
- extra batteries for headlamp
- emergency blanket
- waterproof jacket - poncho is ok
- waterproof map case
- container(s) in which to carry at least 2 liters of water
- *climbing harness, figure 8 and carabiner (you can use the community gear which may result in a time delay for your team)
Paddling
- Paddle (Canoe or Kayak)
- PFD - minimum of Coast Guard approved Type 3
Mountain Biking
- Bike helmet
- Mountain bike
- White front light mounted on bike
- Red rear light mounted on bike
- Spare tube (or tubeless tire patch kit if you ride tubeless)
Team Gear
Entire Race
- water purification system
- Cell phone and method of waterproofing
First Aid Kit Contents
- 3 - 4x4 gauze pads
- 1 roll 1" waterproof medical tape or equivalent amount of duct tape
- .5 ounces betadine antibacterial ointment
- 3" ace bandage
- moleskin/compeed (enough for all three competitors)
- 2 safety pins
- 3 doses of painkiller (Tylenol, aspirin, etc)
- 3 doses of anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen, etc)
- tweezers
- sunscreen
- lip balm
Mountain Biking
- Repair kit and Bike tool
- Tire pump or CO2 inflator with enough CO2 to inflate 3 tires
- Tire Levers
Paddling
- 1-Recreational Canoe (i.e. No composite or racing boats) per team
Recommended Gear (not mandatory)
- Dry Bag to protect your gear