Gear List

2008 GoLite USARA ADVENTURE RACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS GEAR LIST
(subject to change)

FULL TIME MANDATORY TEAM GEAR
(Each team must have the following)

Water purifier or water purification tablets (50) for entire team
Lighter or water proof matches
2 compasses
1 UTM Ruler 1:24,000 or Basic Roamer AR
2 Twelve Hour Chemical lights minimum of 4” length
1 Strobe Light – must be visible for 3 mile radius
Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight .7
Or build first aid kit containing the following contents:
(8) 2x2 or 3x3 sterile dressing, (2) 3x4 non adherent sterile dressing, (1) conforming gauze bandage, (4) 1x3 adhesive bandage, (3) knuckle adhesive bandage, (1) tape ½"x 10 yards, (1) swift wrap elastic bandage, (8) 200mg. Ibuprofen, (2) antihistamine (Diphenhydramine), (2) afterbite sting relief, (1) moleskin, (5) towelettes, (3) antibiotic ointment, (1) tincture of benzoin, (3) butterfly closure bandage, (2) pair nitrile gloves, (1) tweezer, (3) safety pins, (1) duct tape, (2) alosak.

FULL TIME MANDATORY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

(Each team member must have the following)

Whistle
Head lamp (in working order)
Race organization provided racing bib to be worn and visible over other clothing
Space Blanket
Survival Mirror
Means to carry at least 50 oz of liquid
Food for entire race (18- 30 hours)
Insulating layer top (poly pro, tights, etc)
Knife with locking blade
Waterproof rain jacket (must have at pre-race may be required weather dependant)

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL BIKING EQUIPMENT
(Each team member must have the following on all biking sections)

Mountain Bikes Only (No Cyclocross)
Front lighting system – headlamp is allowed
Flashing red tail light mounted on bike
CPSC Certified Bike helmet

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL PADDLING EQUIPMENT
Race management will provide Canoes, single blade paddles & PFD's. You may bring your own paddles (both single blade or double blade are acceptable) and your own PFD's- Type III or higher. However if you bring your own PFD's or paddles you will be required to carry them the entire race.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THE REQUIRED GEAR ON THE LIST PLEASE CONTACT THE USARA.

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT