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