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This gear list is required. We will not have a pre-race gear check, but we WILL be performing gear checks during the race. Other items may be necessary based on individual experience.

Printer friendly version

Individual Gear (to be carried by each racer at all times during the race):

Pack with hydration system (40 oz. minimum)

Waterproof jacket (ponchos are NOT acceptable - must have long sleeves for arms)

Headlamp with fully charged batteries

Whistle

Lighter/waterproof matches

Emergency blanket

Individual Gear (mountain bike leg):

Mountain bike (no road bikes, triathlon bikes, cyclocross bikes or tandems allowed)

Bike helmet

Flashing red rear light mounted on bike

Spare tube (even if you have tubeless tires)

Individual Gear (paddling leg):

Canoes, Paddles & PFDs (provided by Bonk Hard Racing; personal paddles and PFDs ARE allowed)

Team Gear (to be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race):

Waterproof map case

Tool for plotting UTM coordinates (with 1:15000, 1:24000 1:25000 scales) * If you need a UTM tool, Bonk Hard Racing will have these for sale at racer check-in for $5

2 Compasses

Minimum of 25 Iodine Tablets or Water Purification System

Fully charged cell phone in water proof container (for emergency use only)

First Aid Kit that includes:

4 4"x4" gauze pads

1 roll of 1" waterproof medical/equivalent tape

antibacterial ointment

1 3" ace bandage

6 bandaids

2 safety pins

6 doses of painkiller and/or anti-inflammatory (aspirin, acetaminophen, etc.)

1 pair of latex gloves

Team Gear (mountain bike leg):

Bicycle multi-purpose tool

Tube patch kit

Tire pump / CO2 cartridge inflator