Suggested equipment for a sprint
adventure race:
BIKE LEG:
- Extra tube
- Pump (Even if you carry CO2, it’s a back up)
- Tire irons
- CO2 cartridges (enough for two flats)
- Alan wrenches
- Chain tool
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Duct tape
- Bike gloves
- Helmet
- Water bottles
- Power Gel or something like it just in case
RUN LEG:
- Water bottle fanny pack or camelback
- Bungi cord with carabiner on each end. (See our race tip for more
details).
- Power Gel or something it just in case
KAYAK/ CANOE LEG:
- Bungi cord with a carabiner on each end. (See our race tips for more
details).
- Camelback or water bottle. (I suggest a camelback because you can paddle
and drink at the same time – See our kayak tips).
- Bikes gloves (Just a suggestion).
- Power Gel just in case.
EQUIPMENT YOU SHOULD HAVE IN TRANSITION AREA:
- At least one extra water bottle.
- Duct tape
- Zip ties
- Extra glasses/ sun glasses
Suggested equipment for a one day
adventure race:
BIKE LEG:
- Extra tubes
- Pump (Even if you carry CO2, it’s a back up)
- Speed patch kit
- Tire irons
- Alan wrenches
- Chain tool
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Spare links
- Extra skewer
- Bike gloves
- Helmet
- Water bottles
- Power gels
- Bike shoes
- Mounted head light
- Mounted tail light
- Extra batteries for lights
- Rack on back of bike (Optional).
- Food
RUN/ HIKE LEG:
- Hiking poles ( I suggest them because they help take the strain off of your
back).
- Head lamp
- Extra batteries
- Extra bulb
- Bungi cord with carabiner on each end. (See our race tip for more details).
- Power Gel or something it just in case.
- Food
KAYAK/ CANOE LEG:
- Dry bag for back pack
- Camelback or water bottle. (I suggest a camelback because you can paddle
and drink at the same time)
- Bikes gloves (Just a suggestion).
- Life jacket
- Power gel.
- Food
- Tie down straps to secure poles in canoe.
- Throw bag
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT: (Depends on race requirements).
- Harness
- Two carabiners
- Webbing as required
CLOTHING: (Long or short sleeve shirts depend on time of year).
- Extra pair of socks
- Extra cool max shirt
- Bike shorts
- Extra headband
- Thin waterproof top
MEDICAL KIT: (Often depends on race requirements)
- Band aids
- Mole skin
- Iodine tablets
- Alcohol or iodine swabs
- Antibiotic ointment
- Gauze pads
- Anti-inflammatory
- Safety pins
- Lighter
- Toilet paper and baggies
- Duct tape
- Sun screen?
- Bug spray?
BACKPACK: (Either in or on- requirements will vary for each race)
- Knife
- Whistle
- Compass
- Altimeter
- Sun glasses
- Powered drink mix
- Large baggies or map bag
- Zip ties
- Hat?
THINGS YOU SHOULD TAKE TO THE RACE:
- Positive Attitude
- Highlighter pen
- Floor pump
- Extra water/ fluids
- Towel
- Clean clothing for after the race
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