GEAR LIST
beginners' race:
Full Time Mandatory Team Gear [1 per team must be carried at all times]
There is no mandatory paddle gear. Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.
Recommended Gear
Prohibited Equipment
- Working cell phone (to be kept OFF and used only for emergencies)
- Compass
- Means to carry enough water and food for the entire 1-3 hour race
- Enough clothing to keep you warm, even if it's raining
There is no mandatory paddle gear. Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.
Recommended Gear
- Writing utensil(s) [helpful for marking up maps!]
- Long pants, tights or leg protection
- Sunglasses or hat with visor
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof map case or others means of waterproofing maps (a Ziploc bag works great!)
- Waterproof case for phone (double Ziplocs!)
Prohibited Equipment
- GPS
- Firearms
- Communication devices (other than cell phone to be kept OFF except for emergencies)
- Motorized means of transport
8-hour race
Full Time Mandatory Team Gear [1 per team must be carried at all times]
Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear [Each team member must have the following at all times]
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
There is no mandatory paddle gear. Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.
Recommended Gear
Prohibited Equipment
- Writing utensil(s) [helpful for marking up maps!]
- Working cell phone (to be kept OFF and used only for emergencies)
- First aid kit
- Compass
- Water purification method for entire team
Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear [Each team member must have the following at all times]
- Whistle
- Space blanket
- Means to carry at least 50 oz. of liquid
- Food for the entire race
- Waterproof jacket
- Means to carry mandatory gear (e.g., backpack)
- Headlight
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear [Each team member must have the following on all biking sections.]
- Mountain bike recommended. Must bring a bike capable of riding rough dirt roads. A mountain bike will be necessary to reach all optional checkpoints.
- Bike helmet
There is no mandatory paddle gear. Race management will provide kayaks, PFDs, and paddles. You may use your own PFDs and paddles if desired.
Recommended Gear
- Writing utensil(s) [helpful for marking up maps!]
- Long pants, tights, or leg protection
- Sunglasses or hat with visor
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof map case or others means of waterproofing maps (a Ziploc bag works great!)
- Waterproof case for phone (double Ziplocs!)
- Tire pump or CO2 cartridges
- Tool kit for bike repairs (e.g., changing a flat, chain repair)
- Spare bike tube
- Odometer
- Duct tape
Prohibited Equipment
- GPS
- Firearms
- Communication devices (other than cell phone to be kept OFF except for emergencies)
- Motorized means of transport
