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MANDATORY GEAR (to
be carried at all times during the race)
Actual Race
day gear list will be included in the
first racer update, this should get everyone
very close but be sure and use the list
from your update. (1st update expected
by Sept 7th)
Personal (per person)
| ITEM |
QTY |
| Race Jersey (provided) |
1
|
| Whistle |
1
|
| Minimum 1 quart
water capacity |
1
|
| Emergency Blanket |
1
|
| Synthetic Pants |
1
|
| Long Sleeve Synthetic
shirt |
1
|
| Waterproof
Jacket |
1
|
| Hat (for Warmth) |
1
|
Team (per team)
| ITEM |
QTY
|
| Maps (provided) |
1
set
|
| Passport (provided) |
1
|
| Compass |
1
|
| First
Aid kit (as described below) |
1
|
| Lighter or waterproof
matches |
1
|
| Fire
Starter/Tinder (candle,
waxed cotton, etc..) |
1
|
| Cell phone (working) |
1
|
| Waterproof map case
(Ziploc will work) |
1
|
| Pocket Knife with
locking blade |
1
|
| Shelter
capable of holding entire team |
1
|
Mountain Biking sections
only:
Personal (per person)
| ITEM |
QTY
|
| Mountain
Bike |
1
|
| Certified
Mtn. Bike Helmet |
1
|
| Spare
Inner Tube |
1
|
| Flashing
Red tail light |
1
|
| Bike
light or headlamp |
1
|
Team (per team)
| ITEM |
QTY
|
| Chain
tool |
1
|
| Inner
tube patch kit |
1
|
| Tire
levers |
1
|
| Tire
Pump - recommend (2)
for 4 person teams |
1
|
Paddling sections only:
Personal (per person)***
| ITEM |
QTY
|
| Paddle*
(provided) |
1
|
| Life
Jacket** |
1
|
| Glow
Sticks |
2
|
| Waterproof
Headlamp |
1
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* Personal paddles can be used. You must
have your paddles in your duffle bag with
your team name and number clearly marked
on the bag.
** Life Jackets must be US Coast Guard
approved Type III - V
*** Paddling Gear NOT Required for WINTER
Adv. Race
Team (per team)***
|
ITEM
|
QTY
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Canoe
(provided) Kayaks for Solo's
|
1
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*** Canoe NOT Required for WINTER Adv.
Race
Transition
area: Unsupported Option
One (1) Hockey sized gear bag, large
duffel or heavy-duty garbage bag. Bag
should be capable of holding life jackets
and paddles. All bags must have large
tags or Duct tape on them to allow race
officials to mark your team number on
them at Race Check -In.
Bags will need to have paddling gear
in them and team name and number marked
on them prior to the start of the race.
Race staff will transport the bags to
the canoe put in.
Each Racer allowed
to have One (1) large Rubbermaid Action
Packer style bin. This bin will contain
everything needed for your personal use
for the entire event (except paddling
gear - see above) 2 & 4 person teams
will be allowed one extra bin for required
team gear including a shelter suitable
for the entire team to get in out of the
weather.
There will be
Jet Boil or equivalent systems available
at TA's to allow unsupported racers the
ability to heat water for warm food.
First Aid Kit requirements
Minimum Kit Contents (use your discretion
at what to carry)
| ITEM |
QTY
|
| Ace
Bandage |
1
|
| Ibuprofen |
8
|
| Band-Aids |
8
|
| Adhesive
Tape (roll) |
1
|
| Moleskin
(2"x3") |
2
|
| Gauze
pads |
2
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Extra Gear Recommendations
RECOMMENDED GEAR
Windproof/Waterproof jacket
Extra clothes for warmth
Insect Repellent
Water Purification tablets or Filter
Food
Bike Gloves
Ink pen/highlighter for maps
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Backpack
Extra Compass
Extra Shoes
SUGGESTED GEAR
- Spare mountain bike tires/tubes
- Bike pump(s)
- Bike tools
- Warm weather sports clothing
- Extra shirt/socks
- Towels
- Hydration pack
- Running cap
- Sunscreen/lip balm
- Change of clothes (post race awards)
- Energy bars/energy fuel (i.e. Clif
Shot/Gu...)
- 1-gallon fluid per individual minimum
FORBIDDEN EQUIPMENT:
The following is a list of equipment that
is forbidden during the race. Any team
possessing any of these items will be
disqualified from the race.
- G.P.S. devices
- night vision goggles
- weapons of any sort (with the exception
of the mandatory knife)
- any mode of transportation not authorized
by event organizers
- maps not provided by race organizers
This is not necessarily a complete list
of forbidden equipment. Any device or
item that offers an unfair advantage to
the team possessing it may also be deemed
as forbidden. Please check with event
organizers prior to start of race if you
have any items that may be questionable.
If it is decided that the item will not
be forbidden, event organizers will keep
the query confidential.
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