Final Gear List

• WHILE BIKING
• Mountain Bike (No cyclo-cross bikes)
• Front light (white, mounted on handlebars)
• Rear light (red flashing)
• Spare inner tube (1 per bike)
• Repair kit (1 per team)
• Tire pump (1 per team)
• Standard bike helmet (each member)
• WHILE CANOEING
• PFD (coast guard type-III)
• Paddle, kayak paddle OK
• Canoes will be provided (2 per 4-person team; 1 per 3-person team)
• Carabiner & 4' runner or rope loop (doesn't have to be climbing rated) to assist with canoe portage
• GEAR TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES BY ONE PERSON
• Water Proof Map Case Highly Recommended
• Cell phone
• Water-proof cell phone pouch or box
• Water purifier or at least 50 iodine tablets
• Lighter or waterproof matches
• Small First aid kit
• GEAR TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES BY EACH PERSON
• Some article of clothing colored blaze orange.
• Hydration system 24 once minimum
• Long pants or tights.
• One (1) emergency chemical light sticks (4 inch min.) and zip ties
• Synthetic long sleeve shirt
• Water resistant jacket
• Whistle
• Compass
• Emergency blanket
• Headlamp
• WHILE ON ROPES
• All gear needed for ropes will be provided by race staff.