Mandatory 2008 Gear List (subject to change)
While Mountain Biking:
- Mountain bike w/26 to 29 inch wheels max. (no cyclo-cross bikes with road bike type handle bars)
- ANSI approved bike helmet (riding without your helmet equals a DQ)
- Spare inner tube (1 per person on team)
- Repair kit and multi tool (1 per team)
- Tire pump/CO2 (1 per team)
While Canoeing:
- Canoes are provided. NO personal canoes.
- PFD's and Paddles will NOT be provided. You must provide your own coast guard type III PFD and your own paddle. A limited number of PFD's and kayak paddles will be available for rental. Note: Canoes will have a middle seat
- 4 foot Daisy chain (1 per team)
While On Ropes, if part of the race (more later)
- Cycling helmet
- Leather gloves (any full fingered leather work gloves will do) (No bike gloves)
- Gear will be provided; you provide your own cycling helmet & gloves. You may use your own commercial harness, ATC & (2) locking carabineers.
Gear to be carried at ALL times by EACH person:
- Knife w/ 1.5 inch min. blade length
- Water-resistant jacket
- Whistle
- Emgergency space blanket
- Running/Hiking Shoes (not carried while on foot)
- Compass
Gear to be carried at ALL times by ONE person on each team:
- First aid kit- Contents to include the following as a minimum:
- (3) 4"x4" gauze pads
- (1) roll of medical tape
- Antibacterial ointment or cream - 1/2 ounce minimum.
- 3 inch Ace Bandage
- (2) safety pins
- (10) painkiller tablets (Acetaminophen, aspirin etc...)
- (10) anti-inflammatory tablets (Ibuprofen etc...)
- 4 ounces Sunscreen (15 SPF min.)
- Duct Tape- 3 Yards
- Minimum of Two (2) Black Sharpie Permanent Markers (fine point recommended)
Other:
- Cellular phone (1 per team) for use in the event of injury only. (strongly suggested in a waterproof case)
- Personal ID (1 each) to be carried at all times. With your ID; you should include relevant medical information for medical personal.
- Waterproof map case (1 per team) (zip-lock bags are NOT recommended)
Suggested/Optional Items:
- Clothes suitable for bushwhacking
NOTE: We will have unannounced gear checks during the race, so be prepared.
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