FINAL Gear List

• WHILE BIKING
• Mountain Bike (No cyclo-cross bikes)
• Front light (white, mounted on handlebars) Jumbo Sprint Course Only
• Rear light (red flashing)
• Spare inner tube (1 per bike)
• Repair kit (1 per team)
• Tire pump (1 per team)
• ANSI approved bike helmet (each member)
• WHILE CANOEING
• PFD (coast guard type-III) with chem light attached
• Paddle, kayak paddle OK
• Canoes will be provided (2 per 4-person team; 1 per 3-person team)
• GEAR TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES BY ONE PERSON
• UTM Plotting Tool Jumbo Sprint Course Only
• Cell phone
• Water-proof cell phone pouch or box
• Water purifier or at least 50 iodine tablets
• First aid kit: Contents to include the following min.: (3) 4"x4" gauze pads
• Lighter or waterproof matches
• (1) roll of medical tape
• Antibacterial ointment or cream - 1/2 ounce min.
• 3" wide Ace Bandage
• (10) painkiller tablets (Acetaminophen, aspirin, etc.)
• 10) anti-inflammatory tablets (Ibuprofen, etc.)
• (10) electrolyte tablets (E-cap, potassium, glutamate, etc.)
• (10) glucose tablets (available at all major drug stores
• GEAR TO BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES BY EACH PERSON
• Some article of clothing in HUNTER ORANGE
• Hydration system 24 once minimum
• Knife with 1.5 inch minimum blade length
• 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
• No ropes this year