Mandatory Race Gear
Carried by each participant at all times.
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Whistle
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Compass
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Water carrying capacity for 2 liters. Water is available at the start/finish. We will also have at least one additional water station on the course. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own water bottles or a camelback.
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Space blanket. (For emergencies. 12-hour events only.)
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Cell phone. (For pictures or emergency calls. One per team. Not for navigation. Use for navigation will result in disqualification.)
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First aid kit. (Mandatory for 12-hour events only. One per team.)
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Water purification tablets or filter. (Mandatory for 12-hour events only. One per team.)
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Waterproof map holder. (Maps are not waterproof.)
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Headlamp or flashlight with fresh batteries. (12-hour events only)
The 12-hour events will finish near dusk.
Participants must carry a light source for safety.
Bicycle Gear
For adventure racers.
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Mountain bike. You will find it easier to hit cutoff times if you use a bicycle to travel to the bike controls. (You are not required to use a mountain bike.)
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Helmet
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Bike tool kit (At least one per team.)
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Spare tube. (One for each bike.)
Water Gear
The gear listed below is required for those choosing to travel on water.
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Personal floatation device (PFD). Each participant must have their own PFD. This is in addition to whatever boat, canoe, etc. they bring. Mountain bike. We find it easier to hit cutoff times if you use a bicycle to travel to the bike controls.
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Any type of inflatable or portable non-motorized watercraft, including an inflatable kayak, packraft, paddleboard, etc.
No hardshell kayaks or canoes allowed.
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Waterproof bag. For transporting any gear you decide to bring with you on the water.
Recommended Gear
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Sun screen. There is little to no shade on all the courses. We encourage you to protect yourself from sunburn.
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Leg gaiters, especially for off-trail travel. The desert vegetation is sparse around Alamo Lake. Some washes have more prickly cat claw. Leg gaiters could help.
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Duct tape.
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Lightweight rain jacket, just in case it's rainy.
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Extra clothing layers. It could be in the mid 40's at the start of the 12-hour events.
Not Allowed
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Any device that uses a satellite connection for navigation, distance, or elevation. This includes standalone GPS units and GPS watches. You are allowed to use a GPS unit for recording your track, but you must not use any of the navigation functions of the unit during the race. We will disqualify any racer using a GPS unit for navigation during the race.
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Motorized bicycles (electric, gas, etc.) (Do we really have to tell you?)
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