Version 2 - last updated April 25, 2005 at 11:38 am

A complete gear check will be performed during the race checkin process. You will be required to produce and show proficient use of all required gear. There will be random gear checks during the race. This list may be periodically updated. It is your responsibility to check back here for any changes.

The mandatory gear will be divided into two distinct lists; "general" required gear, and "safety" gear. If any of the gear listed as "safety" gear is missing during the gear checks on the race course, the team will be immediately disqualified from completing the race and will not be considered for official rankings. Required safety gear is marked with a red double asterisk (**) in the below gear list.

Please note that you and your team will be required to carry both the required individual and team gear as appropriate for each section of the race (eg Mountain Biking Individual and Team gear for the Mountain Biking stage). All team members must carry the required individual gear listed as "required for all sections" through all sections of the race. If you or your team has an alternate piece of gear that you believe will fulfill the requirements of something listed here, please email us at    and let us know. But please let us know before the race checkin, otherwise expect to have the exact items we list here.

The mandatory boat or boats must by design be able to accomodate all members of the team. You may use any mix of single person, tandem, triple, or quad person type boats. You may not use any boat designed as a "sailboat", however you may utilize the wind in any fashion you choose. There are a few businesses you can rent kayaks from in the greater Portland metro area.

Individual Mandatory Equipment

Required for ALL sections
1. ** Drivers License or other Picture ID
2. Backpack
3. Container to carry adequate fluids (2 liters minimum)
4. Light (functional headlight, flashlight, or equivalent)
5. Whistle
6. Space blanket
7. Knife with locking blade.
Mountain Biking Equipment

1. Mountain Bike
2. ** Bike helmet with chin strap CPSC and/or ANSI approved
   (MUST be worn at all times during MTB section)
Kayaking Equipment

1. ** Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Type III or V
2. Paddle for each person
Ropes Equipment (if Ropes Section included in race - Pro Course only)

1. Climbing Harness
2. Helmet (Climbing preferred, MTB Helmet okay)
3. Descending Device (ATC, Gri-Gri, Stitch Plate, etc. NO Figure-8s)
4. Backup Device (Petzl Shunt, Rocker, Prusik Loop, etc.)
5. Leather palmed gloves (bike gloves okay if leather palmed)
6. Two locking carabiners (screw gate or twist lock acceptable)
Team Mandatory Equipment

Required for ALL Sections
1. ** Cell Phone
2. Pen or Pencil (recommend Pen)
3. Waterproof map case - ziploc or similar bags will suffice
   (We recommend you bring two or three ziploc bags)
Mountain Biking Equipment

1. Two spare innertubes (one for Solo entrants)
2. Bike Pump
3. Chain repair tool
4. Bike tool
Mandatory Kayaking Equipment

1. Kayak, Canoe, or Raft (any self propelled personal watercraft without oar locks or designed to be used prmarily as a sailing vessel), enough for all of your team members (singles, doubles, triples, or quads are all fine)
   See the Kayak Rental information if you need a boat!
2. one Throw rope 35 foot length minimum per team
First Aid Kit (1 kit per team) (see NOTE below)

1. Sunscreen (1 oz)
2. Safety pins (4)
3. Scissors (1)
4. Razor blade (1)
5. Needle (1)
6. Moleskin (4 to 6 inch square)
7. Butterfly bandages (4)
8. Gauze pads (4)
9. Adhesive tape (1 roll)
10. Triangular bandage or bandana (1)
11. Tweezers (1)
    
    NOTE: This is the required minimum first aid gear list. Although we have trained medical staff available, your safety is your responsibility. You may be isolated from help for long periods of time and as such, you should be prepared to deal with any medical issues that your team might encounter. We highly encourage your team to have at least one (and preferably two) members trained in basic First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, etc...

Recommended Equipment

1. Altimeter
2. Gaiters
3. Extra clothing
4. Bailing device per boat (eg a scoop, pump, etc)
5. Pen, Pencils, Hi-Liters for map work

Prohibited Equipment

1. Outside Maps are not allowed on the race course
2. GPS (including Timex Bodylink or equivalents)
3. Radio (unless provided by race management)
4. Night vision equipment
5. Weapons
6. any mode of motorized/vehicular transportation not specifically authorized by the race staff