Please note that this gear list is required. We will have a pre-race gear check as
well as a gear check during the race. Other items may be necessary based on individual experience. All racers will have to
show the race staff every item on the gear list at racer check-in. If you are missing a piece of gear, you will not be
allowed to race until you show the race staff that you have it.
| Individual Gear (to be carried at all times during the race): |
 
Wool/fleece/synthetic cap (no baseball caps, etc. will be allowed!) |
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Synthetic long sleeve underwear top (mid- to heavyweight) |
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Synthetic underwear bottom (mid- to heavyweight) |
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Waterproof jacket (ponchos are NOT acceptable!) |
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Waterproof pants |
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Fleece jacket |
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Gloves |
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Pack with hydration system (40 oz. minimum) |
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Headlamp |
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Whistle |
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Lighter/waterproof matches |
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Emergency blanket |
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| Individual Gear (mountain bike leg): |
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Approved mountain bike (no road bikes, cyclocross bikes or tandems allowed) |
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Bike helmet |
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Flashing red rear light mounted on bike |
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Spare tube |
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| Individual Gear (paddling leg): |
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Canoes, Paddles & PFDs (provided by Bonk Hard Racing; personal paddles and PFDs are not allowed) |
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* Waterproof gloves are not required, but are highly recommended in cold weather |
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| Team Gear (to be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race): |
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Waterproof map case |
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Tool for plotting UTM coordinates |
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Compass |
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First Aid Kit that includes: |
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4 4"x4" gauze pads |
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1 roll of 1" waterproof medical/equivalent tape |
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antibacterial ointment |
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1 3" ace bandage |
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6 bandaids |
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2 safety pins |
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6 doses of painkiller and/or anti-inflammatory (aspirin, acetaminophen, etc.) |
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| Team Gear (mountain bike leg): |
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Bicycle multi-purpose tool |
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Tube patch kit |
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Tire pump / CO2 cartridge inflator |
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