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) |
