The Cradle of Liberty: Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Individual Gear

This is  a minimum list for this event. You are welcome to carry any other equipment you  feel is necessary. Racers are responsible for carrying all their own food and  water.

• Racing bib (unaltered, with no additional logo placement, worn
  and visible from the front throughout the entire event). (provided by GOALS ARA)
• Headlamp (hands free and water-resistant with at least one extra
  set of batteries and in working order)
• Hydration System/water bottles
• Whistle
• Mountain bike (yes, we do get that question a lot!)
• Survival space blanket (capable of accommodating 1 person)
• Fleece or polypro top (Long sleeve and sized to fit user)
• Waterproof jacket or pack able shell
• 1  chem.-lights (12 hour variety is suggested, 6 inches or longer)
• Protective eyewear
• Sunscreen, Lip balm (recommended)
• Dry bag (individual or bag large enough for all team gear is OK)
• PFD (Minimum of USCG Type III) OR you may use one provided by race staff
• Bike helmet
• Duct tape (recommended) (6 feet minimum)
• Front bike light mounted on the front of the bicycle and
  projecting a white light.
• Rear bike light (red and flashing)
• BIKE LOCK TO BE USED DURING COURSE - ADDED 5/14/12
  
  
  Knife (Locking or  fixed-blade, 2 inch minimum)

Canoe paddles, canoes, and PFD’s will  be provided.

Mandatory Team Gear
Teams must at all times possess the following mandatory team gear in addition to the mandatory individual gear being carried by all team members:

• Compasses (2, carried by separate individuals)

·         Waterproof map carrying case

·         Check Point Passport (provided by GOALS ARA)

·         Pens- ball point type

·         At least one operational cell phone, charged and waterproofed in zip lock bag

·         First Aid Kit suitable for all three teammates (please refer to recommended  breakdown)

                  Electrolyte replacement tabs or powder 

                  Analgesic tablets (for 3 team members)

                  Antacid tablets (for 3 team members)

                  Decongestant tablets (for 3 team members)

                  Antihistamine tablets (for 3 team members)

                  1 inch bandages (3)

                  Half-inch adhesive tape (1 roll of at least 25 feet, duct tape is OK)

                  Moleskin or blister treatment (enough to supply 3 teammates)

                  Band-Aids

                  Sewing needle

                  First aid tweezers

                  Scissors.

                  Antibiotic ointment packets (at least 3)

·         Water purification tablets (at least 12) 

·         Throw bag (1 per team, minimum of 25 feet in length)-- safety line used when boating. Available at canoe/boat stores, and certain outfitters.

·         Bilge pump or bailer (1 per team)

·         Knife (Locking or fixed-blade, 2 inch minimum)

·         2 glow sticks for affixing to your canoe- updated 5/14/2012

• Emergency Strobe (typical white strobe measuring roughly 1"x4" which can fit in the palm of your hand. Must be in working order. NOTE ... one per team
• 2 extra bicycle inner tubes or a minimum of two patch 26:" and 29" tubes are required if you have both bike sizes on your team (appropriate size).
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• Repair kit (multi tool with Phillips and flat head screw drivers, chain break tool, allen wrench set, two tire levers, at a minimum). Note...one per team is OK.

Forbidden Equipment

• Weapons
• G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
• Night visions goggles or similar apparatus

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