During the Race there will be at least one gear check.  If a team/individual does not have the mandatory team/individual gear, penalties or disqualification will result.

ALL competitors will have on there person at ALL times:
    Completed Medical form (download here) kept in something waterproof. A ziplock works great.
    Team Colored Shirt or Tank worn on the outside at all times (except over PFD's)
    Daypack with hydration system or bottles capable of holding 100 oz. water.
    Compass
    Emergency Space Blanket
    Mirror
    Whistle
    Knife 2.5”- 4” folding
    
Each team must have with them at ALL times:
    Official Race Map(s)
    Checkpoint Card (provided at start of race).
    Waterproof Map Case (Ziplock freezer bag works well)
    Team First Aid Kit with Tweezers
    1 20’ piece of rope (suitable for towing or lifting one racer).
    1 Handheld Radio capable of transmitting and receiving on channel 5

Bike Section – each team must have:
    Bike repair kit
    Inflation device
    Patch kit
    Each competitor must have:
        Mountain or off-road bike
        Bike Helmet 
        Spare inner tube



   
Items NOT allowed