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Required Equipment

This list may be updated at any time up to one week prior to the race. You must provide all gear unless otherwise noted.

Full-time Equipment
To be carried at all times during the race

Item Number
backpack or fanny pack 1/person
fluid container (minimum capacity1 liter) 1/person
compass 1/person
headlight or flashlight 1/person
whistle 1/person
space blanket (emergency blanket) 1/person
knife with fixed or locking blade 1/person
race map (issued at race start) 1/team
waterproof map bag (12" Ziploc bag acceptable) 1/team
race number (issued at race start) 2/person (1 for bike)
emergency contact information 1/person
SPORTident electronic timing card (issued at race start) 1/team
Functioning FRS or GMRS radio 2/team (1/solo) updated!
first aid kit:
butterfly bandages (2/person) - example
moleskin (1/person)
tensor bandage (1/team) - example
antihistamine tablets (2/person)
anti-inflammatory tablets (2/person)
electrolyte replacement (enough for team) - example
1/team

Kayaking Equipment
Additional gear required for kayaking leg.

Item Number
kayak or canoe in good working order enough for entire team
ANSI-approved helmet with chin strap (bike helmet is acceptable) 1/person
Personal Flotation Device, Type III 1/person
30' throw rope 1/craft
paddle 1/person

Need to rent a kayak or canoe? Try one of the following:

Northwest Outdoor Center (2100 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle)
Cascade Canoe and Kayak Center (3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue)

Mountain Bike Equipment
Additional gear required for mountain biking leg

Item Number
mountain bike in good working condition 1/person
ANSI-approved helmet with chin strap 1/person
spare tube 1/person
tire pump 1/team
tire levers 1/team
Allen key set 1/team
chain repair tool 1/team
tube patch kit 1/team

Optional Equipment
cell phone (emergency use only - cell coverage in this area is not guaranteed)
extra food
extra clothing

Prohibited Equipment
Global Positioning System device
binoculars

Questions or comments? Contact Debbie Newell (425-488-3691)

Last update: July 6, 2009

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