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Mandatory Gear List*
* May 4th changes in blue, July 6th changes in yellow
Mandatory items are those that we require you and your team to carry and is intended for minor injury and short term survival. What you and your team decide to take in addition is your decision. Gear checks will occur during the race and missing gear may result in penalty or disqualification so please ensure you are carrying the required equipment before departing each TA.
Mandatory Personal Gear & Equipment – carried on each and every individual at ALL times
Mandatory Team Gear & Equipment – carried amongst the team at ALL times. Mandatory Team Equipment can be shared between team members any way a team likes.
Mandatory Personal Gear & Equipment – on each person at all times
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PQ Official Race Bib | 1 | Provided by PQ. Must be worn at ALL times as the outermost layer |
| Backpack | 1 | Adequate size to carry all personal items |
| Bladder/Means for Carrying H20 | 1 | Adequate size for carrying fluid |
| Windproof Lighter | 1 | Matches not acceptable |
| Whistle | 1 | Waterproof, pea-less and must be accessible |
| Knife | 1 | Minimum 2” Blade, Folding OK, and must be accessible |
| Headlamp | 1 | Functioning with extra batteries available |
| Survival Blanket/Bag | 1 | Silver foil style |
| Reflective Tape | 3 | Minimum 1”x2” for Helmets (2), 1”x6” for Backpack |
| Brimmed Hat | 1 | Recommended – for sun protection |
| Water Purification Tablets | 1 | Recommended as there will be natural water sources available |
| Signal Mirror | 1 | Minimum 3”x3” |
| Sleeping Bag | 1 | Must be appropriate full length synthetic or down sleeping bags. No sac, blizzard, top bags or wraps (1 bag pp for the glacier section other sections 1 per team) Your team will spend AT LEAST ONE NIGHT on the glacier section. |
| Strobe Light | 1 | Minimum 3 Mile Visibility. Must be 360 degree high intensity white light, waterproof minimum to 10m with charged batteries. Used (on both land and sea) to alert others to your location. Headlamps or bicycle lamps that flash are not acceptable. Must bring means to attach to shoulder on PFD (see Kayak/Raft Gear) |
| Evacuation Insurance (TUGO Membership or equivalent) | 1 | Must carry a waterproof copy of membership.
Travel Insurance Link for Race Participants
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Mandatory Personal Gear & Equipment – Mountain Bike
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 1 | Must function mechanically, no electric bikes, no cross bikes, no road bikes |
| Helmet | 1 | International Safety Certification |
| Front Light | 1 | Must function. One or two headlights project forward 300ft. Helmet mounted lights acceptable |
| Back Light | 1 | Must function. A red rear-facing light projects back 300ft (steady or flashing ok). Bike mount required |
| Bike Box | For transport and travel (details provided in Newsletter) |
Mandatory Personal Gear & Equipment – Kayak/Raft
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PFD | 1 | Minimum 15.5 pds buoyancy – International Standard, no inflatables with 1”x3” Reflective Tape |
| Helmet | 1 | For WhiteWater Sections. Bike Helmet OK |
| Kayak Paddle | 1 |
Competitors to supply double bladed variety for kayak |
| Glowsticks | 6 | 4” glow sticks with zip ties. Attached to PFD shoulder both day and night. Extras may be required (3 additional per person) |
| Dry Bag | 1 | For dry storage of mandatory gear & equipment (we highly recommend that this is a high quality dry bag which you can fit your entire backpack inside. It is acceptable to have 2 extra-large dry bags per team each capable of holding 2 backpacks |
| Straps | 1 | To secure dry bag to boat |
| Whistle | 1 | Attached to PFD, easily accessible. Pea-less, wet functioning |
| Knife | 1 | With scabbard sheath, folding OK, min 2.5”, locking blade. Attached to PFD, with lanyard, easily accessible |
| Strobe Light | 1 | Must bring means and attach to shoulder on PFD. Minimum 3 Mile Visibility – i.e. Princeton Tec, Xenon – Must be 360 degree high intensity white light, waterproof minimum to 10m with charged batteries. Used (on both land and sea) to alert others to your location |
| Wetsuit/Cool Water Gear | 1 | Highly Recommended |
Mandatory Personal Gear & Equipment – Ropes
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing Harness | 1 | Fully certified (International UIAA and CE standards) climbing harness with full webbing waist and leg loops. Metal buckle closure with Waist webbing. No Velcro or Carabiner closure mechanisms. Good condition |
| Locking Carabiners | 2 | Auto-locking no screw gate. Fully certified (International UIAA and CE standard).Good condition |
| Prussic Loop | 1 | 19” (end to end after knotted) 5mm cord using double Fisherman’s Knot for construction or PreSewn Holoblock https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5033-570/Hollow-Block-Hitch-Sling |
| Helmet | 1 | Climbing certified helmet (International UIAA and CE standard). Bike Helmet ok. |
| Rappel/Belay Device | 1 | ATC/Figure 8 ok . No Rappel Rack |
| Gloves | 1 pair | Short or long fingered if desired |
Mandatory Personal Gear & Equipment – Mountaineering
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crampons | 1 | 8-10 pt (no microspikes, yak traks) |
| Ice Axe | 1 | Fit to your height |
| GPS Unit | 1 | One per team(Phone with GAIA GPS App OK) |
| Harness | 1 | Harness from rope gear ok |
| Helmet | 1 | Helmet from rope gear ok |
| Locking Carabiners | 2 | Biners from ropes gear ok |
| Climbing Rope | 2/team | 15meter (9mm) segments |
| Sleeping Bag | 1 | Should withstand zero degree temp. |
| Thermarest | 1 | Highly recommended |
| Mountaineer Boots | 1 | Highly recommended |
Mandatory Team Gear & Equipment – With Team at All Times
Emergency Smoke Bombs2Provided by PQ ($20 cash at registration)
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | 2 | Main navigation compass and backup carried in separate location | |
| Dry Bag | 2 | Fully Waterproof. Must carry GPS/Sat Phone etc | |
| GPS Tracking Device | 4 | Provided by PQ | |
| PQ Map Set/Passport | 2 | Provided by PQ | |
| Waterproof Map Case | 1 | Adequate size to fit large maps | |
| Spare Headlamp | 1 | To serve as back up to 4 personal headlamp | |
| Trowel | 2 | For burying waste | |
| Tent | 1 | Tent (emergency shelter) MUST be rated minimum 3 seasons. Floor MUST be sewn in. Waterproof single skin tents acceptable, double skin recommended. Must be sufficient size for all team members to fit in without touching the sides, this will be tested. Must include all poles, stakes and tie downs. No bivy sacs | |
| Cell Phone | 2 | ‘Waterproof’ Cell phone with CA service loaded with GAIA GPS App with back up batter power (For emergency use only) |
Mandatory Team Gear & Equipment – First Aid Kit
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid Kit | Various |
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Mandatory Team Medical Kit – Full time carried by the team at ALL times
Important: Realise these are the MINIMUMS required and are intended to deal with acute trauma. In most cases your team is the first to respond and should take personal responsibility for what you might encounter, we recommend your team consider the more common ailments and treatments that you may require – electrolytes, anti-diarrheal, blister/foot related care etc. Our trained medical staff will be positioned at TA’s to deal with emergencies Please remember to carry personal medication with you at all times e.g. inhalers, medications etc.
Mandatory Team Gear & Equipment - Mountain Biking
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bike Repair Kit | 1 | Tools and supplies to fix tube punctures, broken chain |
| Bike Assembly Tools | 1 | Tools to assemble and disassemble |
Mandatory Team Gear & Equipment – Kayak/Raft
| Gear Type | Number | Gear Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Grade Throw Bag | 2 | 36 ft. length minimum, rope must float, attached to boat and accessible |
| Glow Sticks | 6 | 4” glow stick with zip tie attached to rear deck of each boat. Extras may be required (3 additional per boat = 6) |
| Mesh or Equivalent Team Paddle Bag | 1 | Labeled. Must fit all 4 team paddles |