5-Hour 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
(decide as a team what you require)
Mandatory / Full Time
Individual Gear
☑ compass
☑ whistle
☑ means to carry liquid
(at least 50oz of liquid)
Mandatory
Biking Gear
☑ bike
(mountain bike or hybrid recommended, per racer)
☑ flashing red tail light
(per racer)
☑ bike helmet
(per racer)
Mandatory
Paddling Gear
☑ canoe/kayak
(provided, per team)
☑ PFD
(type I, II, or III per racer)
☑ Paddle
(per racer)
Race management will provide canoes (multi-person teams) or kayaks (solo only), paddles, and PFDs. You may choose to bring your own paddles and PFDs.
Recommended / Full Time
Gear
☑ map wheel
☑ permethrin, deet, etc.
☑ sunscreen
☑ sunglasses
☑ dry bag
☑ extra clothing
☑ sleeved shirt/pants
☑ extra batteries
☑ duct tape
☑ warm hat
Recommended
Biking Gear
☑ bike locks
(or means to secure all team bikes)
☑ bike pump or C02
☑ spare tubes/patch kit
☑ cycling odometer
☑ chain tool/repair kit
☑ bike gloves
☑ canoe seat
(for 3 person teams)
☑ dry bag
☑ bag for personal gear
(if you choose to bring own paddle gear,
labeled with team#)
Recommended
Paddling Gear
Prohibited Gear
☑ gps or smart watch
(communication devices other than sealed emergency cell phone)
☑ fire arms
☑ motorized transport
12 & 24-Hour Gear List
↓
Mandatory / Full Time
Team Gear
☑ waterproof map case
(or means to keep maps/instructions dry)
☑ water purification
(method to purify for whole team)
☑ writing utensils
☑ cell phone
(fully charged, for emergency only)
☑ watch
(for tracking time, no GPS or smart watches)
☑ first aid kit
(decide as a team what you require)
Mandatory / Full Time
Individual Gear
☑ compass
☑ whistle
☑ means to carry liquid
(at least 50oz of liquid)
☑ headlamp/flashlight
(for 24-hour teams only)
☑ space blanket
(for 24-hour teams only)
☑ waterproof jacket
(with hood, sealed or taped seams, ultra-light water-resistant 3oz jackets do not satisfy this requirement)
Mandatory
Individual Biking Gear
☑ bike
☑ flashing red tail light
☑ bike helmet
☑ front lighting system
(must be mounted on handlebars in addition to headlamp, 24-hour teams only)
Mandatory
Paddling Gear
☑ canoe/kayak
(provided, per team)
☑ PFD
(type I, II, or III per racer)
☑ Paddle
(per racer)
Race management will provide canoes (multi-person teams) or kayaks (solo only), paddles, and PFDs. You may choose to bring your own paddles and PFDs.
Recommended / Full Time
Gear
☑ map wheel
☑ permethrin, deet, etc.
☑ sunscreen
☑ sunglasses
☑ dry bag
☑ extra clothing
☑ sleeved shirt/pants
☑ extra batteries
☑ duct tape
☑ warm hat
Recommended
Biking Gear
☑ bike locks
(or means to secure all team bikes)
☑ bike pump or C02
☑ spare tubes/patch kit
☑ cycling odometer
☑ chain tool/repair kit
☑ bike gloves
☑ bag for personal gear
☑ canoe seat
(for 3 person teams)
☑ dry bag
☑ bag for personal gear
Recommended
Paddling Gear
Prohibited Gear
☑ gps or smart watch
(communication devices other than sealed emergency cell phone)
