GEAR

Mandatory Individual Gear:

Each individual must have the following gear at all times during the West Coast Adventure Race:

• Hydration System / water bottles (minimum 2L capacity)

• Whistle

• Survival mirror

• Survival space blanket

• Long sleeve fleece or polypro top

• Racing bib (unaltered, with no additional logo placement, worn and visible from the front throughout the entire event).

• Pen or pencil

• Lock folding knife

• Bear bell

• Small first aid kit – see required items below

• Lighter or water-proof matches - one per team or solo

• Compasses (2 carried by separate individuals per team or one for solo)

• Waterproof map carrying case

• 1 WCAR Adventure Check Point Passport (provided at race start)

Additional Gear for 24 hour Race

• 2 yellow glow sticks (12 hour variety, 15 cm or longer)

• Headlamp and/or Flashlight

Mandatory First Aid Kit:

• Antihistamine tablets (at least 6)

• Antibiotic ointment packets (at least one tube)

• Moleskin (2" x 2") or blister treatment (enough to supply 3 teammates)

• Antiseptic wipes (2) (preferably with Benzalkonium Chloride)

• Bandages (2, different sizes)

• Anti-inflammatory tablets (aspirin, Tylenol)

• Tensor bandages (at least 1 per team)

• ½ inch adhesive tape (1 roll of at least 25 feet, duct tape can be used as a substitute)

Recommended First Aid Kit:

• Sewing needle

• Scissors

• Personal medication

• First-aid tweezers

• Safety pin

• Electrolyte replacement tabs (at least 9)

• Analgesic tablets (at least 3)

• Antacid tablets (at least 3)

Mandatory Paddling Gear:

The following is required for each individual (unless otherwise specified) during the paddling portion of the event:

• Personal Flotation Device. PFD's must be worn at all times while in the water. Must be CAN/CGSB approved Type III. Inflatable PFD's will NOT be accepted.

• 15 meter buoyant heaving line (verify with boat rental company that it is included if you choose to rent) - one per boat. This is a requirement of the Canadian Coast Guard. This can be a throw bag or any other type of rope with a floating end attached to it.

• Bilge pump or bailer (1 per team)

Mandatory Mountain Biking Gear:

The following is required for each individual during the mountain biking portion of the event:

• Tire pump - one per team or solo

• Spare tire tube - one per person

• Repair kit with the basics for fixing a blown tire and broken chain break tool – one kit per team or solo

• Certified Bike helmet with chin strap

Additional Gear for 24 hour Race

• Front bike light mounted on bicycle or helmet that projects a white light.

• Rear bike light (red and flashing - must be turned on in accordance with racer guidebook. MUST BE WORKING).

 Recommended/optional gear:

You should always have some food in your pack for emergencies at all times.

• Poles - your call - highly recommended for the treks in our opinion.

• At least a front suspension on your mountain bike.

• Bike gloves

• Medium sized backpack.

• Hydration pack - hydration is critical to finishing this race and constant access to water is

• key!

• Sunscreen

• Lip balm

• Paddle shoes, water shoes or neoprene booties

• Paddle jacket or some type of waterproof upper body garment that fully covers the upper torso and arms

• Dry bag (Waterproof and capable of keeping clothing and gear dry. One per team is OK)

PLEASE NOTE… although not required, wetsuits are highly recommended.

Sense of humor and positive attitude ;)))))

NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIMES

• Weapons

• G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)

• Night vision goggles or similar apparatus

• *** Teams found with any forbidden equipment will be disqualified from the event.