This gear list is required. We will not have a pre-race gear check, but will be performing gear checks during the race. Other
items may be necessary based on individual experience.
| Individual Gear (to be carried at all times during the race): |
 
Wool/fleece/synthetic cap (no baseball caps, etc. will be allowed!) |
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Synthetic long sleeve underwear top (mid- to heavyweight) - NO COTTON ALLOWED! |
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Synthetic underwear bottom (mid- to heavyweight) - NO COTTON ALLOWED! |
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Waterproof jacket (ponchos are NOT acceptable!) |
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Waterproof pants |
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Fleece jacket or pullover |
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Gloves |
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Pack with hydration system (40 oz. minimum) |
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Headlamp |
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Whistle |
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Lighter/waterproof matches |
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Emergency blanket |
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| Individual Gear (mountain bike leg): |
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Approved mountain bike (no road bikes, cyclocross bikes or tandems allowed) |
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Bike helmet |
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Flashing red rear light mounted on bike |
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Spare tube |
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| Individual Gear (paddling leg): |
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Canoes, Paddles & PFDs (provided by Bonk Hard Racing; personal paddles and PFDs are not allowed) |
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* Waterproof gloves are not required, but are highly recommended in cold weather |
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| Team Gear (to be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race): |
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Waterproof map case |
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Tool for plotting UTM coordinates (with 1:15000 & 1:24000 scales) |
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Compass |
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First Aid Kit that includes: |
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4 4"x4" gauze pads |
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1 roll of 1" waterproof medical/equivalent tape |
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antibacterial ointment |
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1 3" ace bandage |
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6 bandaids |
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2 safety pins |
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6 doses of painkiller and/or anti-inflammatory (aspirin, acetaminophen, etc.) |
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| Team Gear (mountain bike leg): |
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Bicycle multi-purpose tool |
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Tube patch kit |
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Tire pump / CO2 cartridge inflator |
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