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