The Gear List
updated: August 10, 2011

We try out best to keep the gear list simple and small. It is up to you to use your smarts as to what you may need.

Mandatory Individual Gear
Entire Race (TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES!)
Container(s) in which to carry at least 1 liter of water
Water purification method

Paddling Sections Only
- PFD - minimum of Coast Guard approved Type 3
- 1 light stick per person

Mountain Biking Section Only
- Bike helmet
- Mountain bike
- Spare tube (or tubeless tire patch kit if you ride tubeless)

Mandatory Team Gear
Entire Race (TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES!)
- Compass

Mountain Biking Section Only
- Bike tools
- Tire pump or CO2 inflator with enough CO2 to inflate 3 tires

Paddling Section Only
- 1 Canoe per team OR 1 kayak per solo athlete (any type can be used)
- 2 light sticks for the front and rear of the boat

Recommended Gear
- Dry bag
- Waterproof map case
- Pens/Highlighter
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit, including band-aids, polysporin, anti-inflammatories
- 1 headlamp per team
- 1 gallon of water per person (to be left at the TA)