• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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)

• 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.