Mandatory Individual Gear:

• whistle
• compass
• container(s) in which to carry at least 2 liters of water

  Paddling:

• boat
• paddles
• PFD (minimum of Coast Guard approved Type 3, inflatable PFDs will not be allowed)

Mountain Biking:

• bike
• bike helmet
• spare tube, per bike

Hiking:

• must carry individual gear

River Swim:

• Must wear shoes (no sandals)
• PFD (minimum of Coast Guard approved Type 3)

Mandatory Team Gear:

• water purification system/tablets
• first aid kit
• cell phone and a means to keep it dry

Mountain Biking (only):

• spare tube
• patch kit
• repair kit
• tire pump/CO2 cartridge inflator

First Aid Kit Contents

• 3 - 4x4 gauze pads
• 1 roll 1" waterproof medical tape
• 1/2 ounce betadine antibacterial ointment
• 3" ace bandage
• moleskin/compeed (enough for all three competitors)
• 2 safety pins
• 3 doses painkiller (Tylenol, aspirin, etc.)
• 3 doses anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen, etc.)
• tweezers
• sunscreen
• lipbalm

Recommended Gear (not mandatory):

• duct tape
• gloves
• trekking poles