GEAR

Note: The gear list will be finalized on March 7th. Below is a preliminary list.

MANDATORY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
--TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES—

  • 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
  • Money in small bill denominations
  • Sense of humor

FULL TIME MANDATORY TEAM EQUIPMENT
--TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES—

  • A first aid kit suitable for 3 people (See below for specific items)
  • 1 compass
  • 1 race provided cellular telephone
  • 1 writing utensil

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL BIKING EQUIPMENT

  • Bicycle
  • 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 (TBD)
  • Bike Helmet

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL PADDLING EQUIPMENT

  • PFD (Type III)
  • Folding knife within easy reach during the water section
  • Canoe and/or kayak paddle

MANDATORY TEAM PADDLING EQUIPMENT

  • 1 throw rope

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

 

 

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