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New England Adventure Racing

GEAR — Racing Ahead, LLC’s 12 and 24-hour Events    (possible updates due to weather or other)

REQUIRED GEAR FOR ENTIRE RACE

(Team)

   * Punchcard & Instructions (provided)

   * Fine Tip WATERPROOF MARKER

   * First Aid Kit (contents listed below)

   * Water Purification system (tablets ok)

   * Trowel (24-hour races)

   * Tarp, min 8' x 10'  tyvek OK (24-hour races)

   * Sleeping Bag (min 45 degree) (24-hour races)

(Per Person)

   * Racer Bib (provided at Registration) must be worn as described in rules

   * Compass

   * Whistle

   * Container(s) in which to carry at least 2 liters of water

   * Headlamp with fresh batteries (extra spare batteries for for 24-hour races)

   * Emergency blanket

   * Knife (1.5" or larger blade)

   * Waterproof lighter (ziploc bagged is fine) (24-hour races)

   * Synthetic long sleeve top layer

   * Wool or synthetic hat

   * Synthetic long leg bottom layer (24-hour races)

   * Wind/Rain Jacket (24-hour races)

REQUIRED GEAR FOR PADDLING

(Team)

   * Canoe (provided)

(Per Person)

   * PFD - must be Coast Guard approved type Ill minimum, non-inflatable (supplied if needed)

   * Paddle — canoe or kayak (canoe paddle supplied)

   * Whistle (MUST be attached to PFD)

REQUIRED GEAR FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING

(Team)

   * repair kit includes Allen wrenches, patch kit, chain tool, tire levers, tube

   * tire pump/CO2 cartridge inflator

(Per Person)

   * Mountain Bike in good working order - NO Road or Cross Bikes

   * bike helmet

   * Rear red blinking light mounted on bike (for 24-hour races)

   * Front white light mounted on bike (for 24-hour races)

TEAM FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS:

  * 2 - 4x4 gauze pads

   * roll I” waterproof medical or duct tape

   * 3 doses of anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen, etc)

   * 3 doses Benadryl or other anti-histamine

   * Epi-Kit - if known anaphylaxis

   * tweezers

   * moleskin/compeed (enough for all three competitors)

   * antibacterial ointment

   * 3” ace bandage   

   * 2 ounces betadine or 4 antiseptic wipes

SUGGESTED GEAR FOR PADDLING SECTION

   * closed toed watershoes

   * center seat for 3rd person (no sitting on center thwart)

   * pogies neoprene gloves (if it’s chilly)

   * portage wheels

SUGGESTED INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM GEAR

   * waterproof pants

   * a means to waterproof your map(s) (map case)

   * fleece pullover/jacket (check weather)

   * altimeter

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