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

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