- Whistle
- Head lamp (in working order)
- Race organization provided racing bib or jersey to be worn and visible over other clothing
- Space Blanket
- Picture ID
- $$ in small bill denominations (~$10)
- Sense of humor
FULL TIME MANDATORY TEAM EQUIPMENT
--TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES—
- A first aid kit suitable for 4 persons (See below for specific items)
- 1 compass
- 1 cellular telephone
- 1 writing utensil
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL BIKING EQUIPMENT
- Mountain bike/cyclo cross bike
- Lighting system
- Rear tailight (strobe)
- Bike helmet
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing or biking helmet with a chinstrap
- 2 locking carabineers
- 1 ATC
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL IN-LINE SKATING EQUIPMENT
- Pair of in-line skates
- Bike Helmet
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL SCOOTER EQUIPMENT
- 1 Xooter scooter
- Bike Helmet
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL CANOEING/KAYAKING EQUIPMENT
- PFD (Type III)
- Folding knife within easy reach during the water section
- Canoe and/or kayak paddle
MANDATORY TEAM CANOEING/KAYAKING EQUIPMENT
- 4 Chem lights (12 hour version) activated during each night section
- 1 authentic operable strobe lamp
- 1 bilge pump
MANDATORY FIRST AID KIT
- 3/4" adhesive bandages
- 1 Ace bandage
- Mole skin
- Antibiotic ointment packet
- Electrolyte replacement tablets
- Sunscreen
- Tylenol or equivalent
RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
- Polar fleece top - 100 weight (or comparable, like Puffball vest)
- Water/wind resistant shell
- Water bottles or water bladder (capacity 50 oz. or greater)
- Wet suit
- Protective in-line skate gear
- Ski-type cap/balaclava/equivalent
- Sun Glasses
RECOMMENDED TEAM EQUIPMENT
- Multi-tool
- 2 Spare Tube
- Patch Kit
- 1 portable bilge pump or large sponge
- Dry bag
- Extra compass
- 1 waterproof map/passport holder
- Tow System
