2011 Stubborn Mule Adventure Race Gear List
Final Gear List - updated 7/8/11
Full Time Mandatory Team Gear
- Writing utensil
- Water purification method for entire team
- Working cell phone
- 1 UTM Plotting Tool - 1:30,000
- First Aid Kit
- Waterproof matches or waterproof lighter (in a dry bag is ok)
- Twelve-hour chemical lights minimum of 4” length ***30-hour Teams only***
- Solo teams - 3 chem lights
- 2-person teams - 4 chem lights
- 3-person teams - 5 chem lights
- 4-person teams - 8 chem lights
- Zip ties to attach chem lights to bow, stern, and pfds ***30-hour Teams only***
Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear
(Each team member must have the following at all times)
- Whistle
- Compass
- Headlamp or flashlight ***30-hour Teams only***
- Means to carry at least 50 oz of liquid
- Knife with locking blade
- Waterproof jacket
Mandatory Individual Biking Gear
(Each team member must have the following on all biking sections)
- Mountain Bike (No Cyclocross)
- Front lighting system - must be mounted on handlebars. (Riders may wear headlamps but they must also have a light mounted to the handlebars) ***30-hour Teams only***
- Flashing red tail light
- Bike helmet
Mandatory Paddle Gear
Race management will provide canoes. If you would like us to provide paddles & PFDs as well, please email us. You may bring your own paddles and your own PFDs- Type III or higher)
- One canoe provided for 2- and 3-person teams
- Two canoes provided for 4-person teams
- Kayaks provided for solo racers
- PFD (Type III or higher) per racer
- Paddle per racer (single or double-bladed)
Recommended Gear
- Long Pants
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Bike Gloves
- Warm Hat
- Space blanket
- Extra batteries
- Dry bag
- Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Sun Glasses
- Waterproof map case
- Bike pump or CO2
- Spare bike tubes
- Chain tool / bike repair kit
- Bike Patch kit
- Duct tape
PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT
- GPS
- Fire arms
- Communication devices other than sealed cellular phone
- Motorized means of transport