ENTIRE RACE:
1. Race Jersey (provided) - mustbe worn as top layer at ALL timeswhile on course
2. Hat (for sun protection/warmth)
3. Whistle (must be accessible – i.e
attached to your PFD or pack)
4. Container (eg. bottles or bladder)for at least 1 Litre of drinkingwater
MOUNTAIN BIKING SECTION(S)ONLY:
1. Mountain Bike
2. Certified Mtn. Bike helmet
SUGGESTED (NOT MANDATORY)1. Chain Breaking Tool
2. Inner Tube Patch Kit
3. Tire Levers
4. Allen Key Set
PADDLING SECTION(S)ONLY:
1. Paddle* (provided)
2. Life Jacket**
*Own paddle(s) must be CLEARLYlabeled with Team Number andbound together or put in a bag.
**Life Jackets must be Departmentof Transport (DOT), CDN CoastGuard Approved or USA Type III(preferred) or Type I. |
ENTIRE RACE:
1. Maps (provided)
2. Passport (provided)
3. Compass
4. Map Bag (waterproof suggested)
5. Lighter and/or Matches
6. Knife – must be a locking blade
7. 1 FRS Two-Way Radio with min.
2km range (eg. Motorola Talkabout) in 2 Zip-Loc bags
8. Spare batteries for FRS radio
9. Headlamp or flashlight
10.
First Aid Kit
___• 1 Emergency Blanket (eg. silversurvival blanket)
___• 1 Tensor Bandage (min. 6 x 100cm)
___• 4 Antihistamine Tablets
___• 4 Anti-inflammatory Tablets
___• 1 Gauze Roll (min. 6cm x 100 cm)
___• 4 Bandages (eg. ‘Band-Aids’)
MOUNTAIN BIKING SECTION(S) ONLY:
1. Tire Pump
2. Spare Inner Tube
PADDLING SECTION(S) ONLY:
1. Canoe (provided)
2. Throw Bag or 15m length of rope with floatation device (eg. empty, air-tight bottle) on one end
TRANSITION AREA ONLY:
1. Two (2) Hockey-sized bags for gear transfer
___• Teams must prepare bags to be labeled (eg. large tags, duct tape) so FAR Inc.staff can CLEARLY mark them with your team number (using black marker) at on-site registration (eg. Team 5/Bag 1, Team 5/Bag 2).
___• You will be informed on race day as to what gear goes in which bag – FAR Inc.will transport the appropriate bag to each Transition Area.
___• Both bags must be large enough to contain three life jackets.
___• Additional items are permitted (eg. see Recommended Gear List) to help you and your team during the race – no banned gear of course (eg. outside maps) as per the Adventure Challenge Rules & Regulations. |
