The Stubborn Fool
Gear List
Mandatory / Full Time
Team Gear
☑ waterproof map case
(or means to keep maps/instructions dry)
☑ writing utensils
☑ cell phone
(fully charged, for emergency only)
☑ watch
(for tracking time, no GPS or smart watches)
☑ first aid kit
(at minimum: 4 painkiller, 4 bandaids)
Mandatory / Full Time
Individual Gear
☑ compass
☑ whistle
☑ means to carry liquid
(at least 32oz of liquid)
☑ waterproof jacket
(with hood, sealed or taped seams, ultra- light water-resistant 3oz jackets do not satisfy this requirement)
☑ warm hat
(poly-pro or similar, something to keep heat in if you are wet, not a cotton baseball hat)
☑ long pants/tights
☑ long sleeve shirt
Mandatory
Biking Gear
☑ bike
(mountain bike or hybrid recommended, per racer)
☑ flashing red tail light
(per racer)
☑ bike helmet
(per racer)
Recommended / Full Time
Gear
☑ map wheel
☑ permethrin, deet, etc.
☑ sunscreen
☑ sunglasses
☑ dry bag
☑ extra clothing
☑ extra batteries
☑ duck tape
Recommended
Biking Gear
☑ bike locks
(or means to secure all team bikes)
☑ bike pump or C02
☑ spare tubes/patch kit
☑ cycling odometer (no gps)
☑ chain tool/repair kit
☑ bike gloves
Prohibited Gear
☑ gps or smart watch
(communication devices other than sealed emergency cell phone)
