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2008 INFITERRA SPORTS ADVENTURE RAGE MANDATORY GEAR LIST
The following list is current as of 4/27/08. This list applies to the 2008 Adventure Rage Adventure Race. The following mandatory gear list includes the minimum requirements for safe travel. Teams are free to bring any additional items they feel necessary, provided they are not on the list of forbidden equipment. Check for updates and changes to the gear list prior to the race. For recommended gear please check out the gear section of the website. Please see FAQ sections of the message board if you have gear list questions.
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Full Time Mandatory Gear (to be carried at all times during the race)
Personal (per person)
| Hydration system 60 oz. minimum |
1 |
| Whistle |
1 |
| Compass |
1 |
| Knife w/ fixed or locking blade (2"min - 6"max) |
1 |
| Emergency blanket (complete size - no partial blankets) |
1 |
| Long pants (or tights) |
1 |
| Long sleeve synthetic shirt |
1 |
| Waterproof jacket |
1 |
| Headlamp or Flashlight w/ extra batteries |
1 |
| Emergency chemical light sticks (4" min length)* |
2 |
* One to be attached to racer while on water during hours of darkness.
Team (per team)
| Waterproof map case |
1 |
| First Aid Kit (as described below) |
1 |
| Team Cell Phone (sealed and turned off) |
1 |
| Dry bag (for cell phone - 2 Ziplocks are OK) |
1 |
| Waterproof Lighter (standard lighter in a ziplock will suffice) |
1 |
First Aid Kit - Contents to include the following as a minimum
| 3"x3" gauze pads |
3 |
| Roll of medical tape, min 10 ft length, 1/2 in wide |
1 |
| Antibacterial ointment or cream |
1 oz |
| 3” Tensor Bandage (4 ft min length - Example Ace Bandage) |
1 |
| Painkiller tablets (Acetaminophen, aspirin - Example Tylenol) |
12 |
| Anti-inflamitory tablets (Ibuprofen - Example Motrin) |
12 |
| Anti-histamine tablets (Example Benadryl) |
8 |
| Sunscreen (15 SPF min) |
4 oz |
| Scissors |
1 |
| Moleskin (4"x3" min) |
2 |
| Water Purification method (tablets or filter) |
for 50 L |
| Closure Bandages (Bandaids) |
6 |
| Oral Rehydration Tablets (Example - Endurolytes) |
10 |
Canoeing (to be carried during all paddling sections)
Personal (per person)
| Life jacket (Coast guard type III or better - no inflatables ) |
1 |
| Paddle (Canoe or Kayak style) |
1 |
Team (per team)
| Canoes (provided) |
1 or 2* |
| Waterproof flashlight |
1 or 2* |
| Strobe Light (headlamp/strobe combos are acceptable |
1 or 2* |
| Emergency chemical light sticks (4" min length)** |
2 or 4* |
* First qty for 2 person teams and solos, second qty for 4 person teams.
Solos can use kayaks. 1 canoe for 2 person teams; 2 canoes for 4 person teams.
**To be activated and attached at the bow and stern of each boat during darkness.
Mountain Biking (to be carried during all mountain biking sections)
Personal (per person)
| Approved mountain bike* |
1 |
| Certified bike safety helmet |
1 |
| Front Mounted light or headlamp |
1 |
| Rear mounted light (red blinking) |
1 |
| Spare tube |
1 |
*All bikes may be inspected at registration to ensure they are in good repair and recently tuned with reasonably new brake pads. All bikes must be approved by a race official to be used during the race. Cyclocross, road or tandem bikes are not allowed.
Team (per team)
| Allen Key Set |
1 |
| Set of Tire levers or quick stick |
1 |
| Chain repair tool |
1 |
| Tire pump (at least one pump must not be CO2 cartridge) |
2 |
Ropes (to be carried at all times during ropes sections)
Personal (per person)
| Helmet (mtn bike helmet acceptable) |
1 |
| Leather palm gloves (fingerless bike gloves acceptable) |
1 |
| Factory Sewn Climbing harness |
1 |
| Sewn Slings or Daisy Chains (24" min) |
2 |
| Locking Carabiners |
2 |
Notice: Gear checks can and will be done by race officials at anytime during the race. A complete gear check will be done before the race.
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