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MNOC Adventure Racing

8th Annual Team Adventure-O
Mandatory Gear List

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Please read this page carefully. The mandatory gear list has changed from last year.

Gear list is current as of June 13, 2009. The clarifications in red were added on July 7th.

Race Start 2005

Personal Full-time Gear

  • One (1) hydration pack, holding at least 70 ounces.
  • One (1) safety whistle.
  • One (1) waterproof shell jacket (no plastic ponchos or garbage bags.)
  • One (1) pair of long pants or tights, synthetic material.
  • Signed personal injury waiver /medical information card (download below and bring to REI meeting on July 10th.)

In addition to this full-time list, each person will be required to carry their PFD and bike helmet throughout most of the race. Exact information will be provided in the race instructions.

Personal Biking Gear

  • One (1) mountain bike. Road bikes will not be acceptable for the race terrain.
  • One (1) ANSI approved bike helmet.
  • One (1) rear red flashing light for bike, in working order.

Personal Paddling Gear

  • One (1) Type III PFD.

Boats and paddles will be provided for the water section. You may use personal paddles; see Update #1.

Team Full-time Gear

  • Two (2) compasses.
  • At least one (1) waterproof, sealable map case and a waterproof pen.
  • One (1) UTM plotting tool for a scale of 1:24,000.
  • One (1) wilderness medical kit, containing at least the following:
    • Four (4) band aids
    • Two (2) sterile gauze pads, minimum size 4" x 4"
    • One (1) elastic wrap, minimum width 2"
    • Adhesive tape (athletic or duct tape recommended)
    • Tweezers
    • Instant cold pack
    • Four (4) ibuprofen or acetaminophen tablets
  • Personal medical supplies for outdoor activity such as inhaler or EpiPen, as appropriate for your situation.
  • One (1) cell phone. The phone is intended only for calling 911 in emergency situations.
  • Media Release Form signed by all team members (download below and bring to REI meeting on July 10th.)
  • Equipment Transport Waiver signed by all team members (download below and bring to REI meeting on July 10th.)

Team Biking Gear

  • Two (2) spare bike tubes and a tire replacement tool (One tube for 2-person teams).
  • One (1) bicycle repair kit, including a chain break and tire levers or quick-stick.

Recommended equipment:

The following equipment is not required, but may be useful... you should trust us on this.

  • A headlamp with working batteries.
  • Trekking pole(s).
  • Insect repellent.
  • A brimmed hat.
  • A dry bag for important gear, such as the cell phone.

Forms

A Personal Injury Waiver and Medical Information Sheet will need to be filled out and signed by every participant prior to the race start. Information on the medical summary sheet is considered confidential and will only be communicated to emergency personnel if there is a medical emergency. Medical summary sheets will be destroyed after the event.

Each team will need to fill out an Media Release Form and Equipment Transport Waiver. Race volunteers will be taking photos and video during the event. We will be also be transporting your bikes about five miles between two TAs.

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