2024 Stubborn Fool - Gear List

Full Time Mandatory Team Gear

  • Waterproof map case or means to keep maps/instructions dry
  • Writing utensil
  • Fully charged, working cell phone (for emergency use only)
  • Compass
  • Watch for tracking time on the course (no GPS or smart watches)
  • First Aid Kit, at minimum:
    • 4 acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or similar
    • 4 band-aids

Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear

(Each team member must have the following at all times)

  • Whistle
  • Means to carry at least 32 oz of liquid
  • Waterproof jacket with hood (sealed or taped seams; ultra-light, water-resistant 3 oz. jackets will not satisfy this requirement)
  • Poly-pro or similar hat - something that helps keep the heat in if you are wet and cold - not a cotton baseball hat
  • Long pants/tights
  • Long sleeve shirt

Mandatory Individual Biking Gear

(Each team member must have the following on all biking sections)

  • Bike – mountain bike or hybrid recommended
  • Flashing red tail light
  • Bike helmet

Team Biking Gear

(Highly recommended)

  • Bike lock/s to secure all team bikes

Recommended Gear

  • Map wheel
  • Cycling computer (odometer)
  • Permethrin, Deet, or other insect repellent 
  • Bike Gloves
  • Warm Hat
  • Extra change of clothes
  • Extra batteries
  • Dry bag, Sunscreen, Sun Glasses
  • Waterproof map case
  • Bike pump or CO2
  • Spare bike tubes
  • Chain tool / bike repair kit
  • Bike Patch kit
  • Duct tape
  • Locks to secure bikes and/or other equipment

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT

  • GPS
  • Smart watches
  • Fire arms
  • Communication devices other than sealed cellular phone
  • Motorized means of transport