Gear List

2011 USARA ADVENTURE RACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 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
3 Twelve Hour Chemical lights minimum of 4” length
1 Strobe Light – must be visible for 2 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 number 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, wool, fleece, etc)
Knife with locking blade
Waterproof rain jacket

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

Mountain Bikes Only (No Cyclocross)
Front lighting system - must be mounted on handlebars. (Teams may wear headlamps but they must also have a light mounted to the handlebars)
Flashing red tail light mounted on bike
CPSC Certified Bike helmet
1 Cable bike lock per team (long enough to lock three bikes together)

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, extra seats or paddles you will be required to carry them throughout the entire race. Teams may bring a 3rd seat for the boats (must be clip on or tie in, teams may not permanently alter boats in any way).

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

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT