18-HOUR MANDATORY GEAR LIST
FULL TIME MANDATORY TEAM GEAR:
1 per team must be carried at all times
Cell phone with dry bag (for emergency use only)
Compass
First aid kit
Water purifier or water purification tablets
Watch (non-GPS capable)
Waterproof map case or means to keep maps/instructions dry
Pen (felt-tip sharpie will work best)
FULL TIME MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL GEAR:
Each team member must have the following at all times
Backpack or means to carry all gear
Whistle
Space blanket
Waterproof jacket with hood (sealed or taped seams; ultra-light, water-resistant 3 oz. jackets will NOT satisfy this requirement)
Insulating long-sleeve top (synthetic, wool, fleece, etc.)
Insulating hat (synthetic, wool, fleece, etc.)
Hydration system to carry at least 70oz of water
Food to last duration of race
Headlamp with batteries to last the duration of the event
MANDATORY TEAM BIKING GEAR:
1 per team must be carried on all biking sections
Mini bike pump or CO2
Tool kit for repairs, e.g. changing flat/chain repair
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL BIKING GEAR:
Each team member must have the following on all biking sections
Bike - mountain bikes are highly recommended for 18-hour racers, as portions of the race will be on single track trails. Road bikes are not recommended
Front facing bike light attached to handlebars (not headlamp)
Flashing red tail light
Bike helmet
Spare bike tube (yes, even if you have a tubeless setup)
MANDATORY PADDLING GEAR:
Required for paddling sections
Glowsticks - enough to put one on the front AND back of each boat PLUS one on each PDF
Canoes (kayaks for soloists), paddles, and PFD’s will be provided
All racers must use the boats provided by the race. 18-hour racers may bring their own paddles and/or PFD’s which will be transported by race staff, or may use the canoe paddles (kayak paddles for soloists) and/or PFD’s provided by the race. PFD’s must be Type I, II, or III.
Bag or means of securing together your teams personal paddle gear if you choose to bring your own
RECOMMENDED
Long sleeve synthetic shirt
Writing utensil
Warm hat
Waterproof jacket
Long pants/tights
Bike gloves
Bike odometer
Extra change of clothes
Dry bag
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Sunglasses
Bike patch kit
Duct tape
PROHIBITED
GPS (includes any gear item that has GPS tracking capability)
Firearms
Communication devices other than sealed cell phone for emergency use
Motorized means of transportation
Alcohol/drugs