Gear list

Individual Gear (to be carried by each racer at all times during the race):

  • pack with hydration system (40 oz minimum)
  • Waterproof jacket (ponchos are NOT a good idea for race conditions and safety)
  • Headlamp with fully charged batteries
  • Whistle
  • Emergency blanket
  • Mountain bike (will be traveling on off-road conditions-no road bikes, triathlon bikes, cyclocross bikes or tandems allowed)
  • Bike helmet
  • Spare tube
  • matches / lighter
  • Canoes, Paddles, and PFD’s –ARE PROVIDED BY THE PHYSICALLY STRONG CHALLENGE-may bring personal PFD if desired. No outside canoes or paddles allowed

Team Gear (to be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race):

  • Waterproof map case
  • Compass
  • fully charged cell phone in water proof container (for emergency use only)
  • First Aid kit
  • Bicycle multi-purpose tool
  • tube patch kit
  • tire pump/ CO2 cartridge inflator
  • cell phone in water proof case or bag

Recommended Gear

  • Bug Spray
  • Sun Screen
  • Food/ nutrition for 10 hours (energy bars, etc)
  • Gloves
  • extra socks in waterproof container
  • dry fit top and bottoms