Gear Lists for Racing Ahead races
12 Hour, & 24 Hour lists: 3Hour Gear List Below
(Red is 24hour only - not required for 12hour races)
REQUIRED GEAR FOR ENTIRE RACE
(Team)
* Punchcard & Instructions (provided)
* Fine Tip WATERPROOF MARKER
* First Aid Kit (contents listed below)
* Water Purification system (tablets ok)
* 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 if needed)
* 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
3-Hour Gear List:
REQUIRED GEAR FOR ENTIRE RACE
(Team)
* Punchcard & Instructions (provided)
* Fine Tip WATERPROOF MARKER
* First Aid Kit (contents listed below)
(Per Person)
* Racer Bib (provided at Registration) must be worn on Left thigh (so that it won't be covered by pfd)
* Compass
* Whistle
* Container(s) in which to carry at least 2 liters of water
* Emergency blanket
* Knife (1.5" or larger blade)
* Synthetic long sleeve top layer
* Wool or synthetic hat
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 if needed)
* 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 or CO2 cartridge inflator
(Per Person)
* Mountain Bike in good working order - NO Road or Cross Bikes
* bike helmet
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
* pogies neoprene gloves (if it’s chilly)
SUGGESTED INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM GEAR
* waterproof pants
* a means to waterproof your map(s) (map case)
* fleece pullover/jacket (check weather)
* Ziploc bag to store your long sleeve shirt