The Stubborn Mule

Gear List

5-Hour Full Time Gear

Mandatory Team
waterproof map case

(or means to keep maps/instructions dry)

writing utensils
cell phone

(fully charged, sealed in plastic baggie, for

emergency only)

watch

(for tracking time, no GPS or smart watches)

first aid kit

(decide as a team what you require)

Mandatory Individual
compass
whistle
means to carry liquid

(at least 50oz of liquid)

5-Hour Biking Gear

Mandatory
bike

(mountain bike is highly recommended, per

racer)

flashing red tail light

(per racer)

bike helmet

(per racer)

5-Hour Paddle Gear

Mandatory
canoe/kayak

(provided, per team)

PFD

(type I, II, or III per racer)

Paddle

(per racer)

Race management will provide canoes (multi-person teams) or kayaks (solo only), paddles, and PFDs. You may choose to bring your own paddles and PFDs.

5-Hour Recommended Gear

Full Time
map wheel
permethrin, deet, etc.
sunscreen
sunglasses
extra clothing
extra batteries
duct tape
space blanket
sleeved shirt/pants
warm hat
Biking
bike locks

(or means to secure all team bikes)

bike pump or C02
spare tubes/patch kit
cycling odometer
chain tool/repair kit
bike gloves
Paddle
canoe seat

(for 3 person teams)

dry bag
bag for personal gear

(if you choose to bring own paddle gear,

labeled with team#)

5-Hour Prohibited
Equipment

gps or smart watch

(communication devices other than sealed

emergency cell phone)

fire arms
motorized transport

12 & 24-Hour Full Time Gear

Mandatory
Team
waterproof map case

(or means to keep maps/instructions dry)

water purification

(method to purify for whole team)

writing utensils
cell phone

(fully charged, sealed in plastic baggie, for

emergency only)

watch

(for tracking time, no GPS or smart watches)

first aid kit

(decide as a team what you require)

Mandatory Individual
compass
whistle
means to carry liquid

(at least 50oz of liquid)

headlamp/flashlight

(for 24-hour teams only)

space blanket

(for 24-hour teams only)

waterproof jacket

(with hood, sealed or taped seams, ultra-

light water-resistant 3oz jackets do not

satisfy this requirement)

12 & 24-Hour Biking Gear

Mandatory
bike

(mountain bike labeled with team#, no

cyclocross)

bike helmet

(per racer)

flashing red tail light
front lighting system

(must be mounted on handlebars in

addition to headlamp, 24-hour teams only)

12 & 24-Hour Paddle Gear

Mandatory
canoe/kayak

(provided, per team)

PFD

(type I, II, or III per racer)

Paddle

(per racer)

Race management will provide canoes (multi-person teams) or kayaks (solo only), paddles, and PFDs. You may choose to bring your own.

12 & 24-Hour

Recommended Gear

Full Time
map wheel
permethrin, deet, etc.
sunscreen
sunglasses
extra clothing
extra batteries
duct tape
space blanket
sleeved shirt/pants
warm hat
Biking
bike locks

(or means to secure all team bikes)

bike pump or C02
spare tubes/patch kit
cycling odometer
chain tool/repair kit
bike gloves
bag for personal gear

(if you choose to bring bike shoes,

labeled with team#, 24-hour only)

Paddle
canoe seat

(for 3 person teams)

dry bag
bag for personal gear

(if you choose to bring own paddle gear,

labeled with team#)

12 & 24-Hour Prohibited
Equipment

gps or smart watch

(communication devices other than sealed

emergency cell phone)

fire arms
motorized transport