NSAAR Gear List

  • WHILE MOUNTAIN BIKING
    • Mountain bike w/26 to 29 inch wheels max. (no cyclo-cross bikes with road bike type handle bars)
    • ANSI approved bike helmet (riding without your helmet equals a DQ)
    • Spare inner tube (1 per person on team)
    • Repair kit and multi tool (1 per team)
    • Tire pump/CO2 (1 per team)
  • WHILE CANOEING
    • Canoes are provided. NO personal canoes allowed.
    • PFD's and Paddles
    • You must provide your own coast guard type III PFD and your own paddle. (PFD's and kayak paddles are availablee for rental prior to the event). Note: Canoes will have a middle seat.
  • WHILE ON ROPES
    • Leather gloves (Bike gloves acceptable, but full fingered gloves recommended)
    • All other ropes gear will be provided
    • Please do not bring your own harness and other gear, all will be provided for you.
  • Gear to be carried at ALL times by EACH person:
    • Knife w/ 1.5 inch min. blade length
    • Water-resistant jacket
    • Synthetic long sleeve shirt
    • Synthetic pants
    • Whistle
    • Emgergency space blanket
    • Running/Hiking Shoes (not carried while on foot)
    • Compass
  • Gear to be carried at ALL times by ONE person on each team:
    • 3' Runner, Daisy Chain or Nylon Loop
    • First aid kit- Contents to include the following as a minimum:
      • (3) 4"x4" gauze pads
      • (1) roll of medical tape
      • Antibacterial ointment or cream - 1/2 ounce minimum.
      • 3 inch Ace Bandage
      • (2) safety pins
      • (10) painkiller tablets (Acetaminophen, aspirin etc...)
      • (10) anti-inflammatory tablets (Ibuprofen etc...)
      • 4 ounces Sunscreen (15 SPF min.)
    • Duct Tape- 3 Yards
    • Black Sharpie Permanent Marker (fine point recommended)
  • Other:
    • Cellular phone (1 per team) for use in the event of injury only. (in a waterproof case)
    • Personal ID (1 each) to be carried at all times. (With your ID; include relevant medical information for medical personal.)
    • Waterproof map case (1 per team) (zip-lock bags are NOT recommended)
  • Suggested/Optional Items:
    • Clothes suitable for bushwhacking
    • Weather in October is highly unpredictable and variable; spare/backup clothing recommended. (opportunities will arise, mid race where clothes changing is feasible.)

    NOTE: We will have unannounced gear checks during the race, so be prepared.

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