Pocket Gopher Challenge – Gear List (30-Hour)

Full Time Mandatory Team Gear

Writing utensil
Water purification method for an entire team
Working cell phone in a waterproof or zip lock baggie
First Aid Kit
Waterproof matches or waterproof lighter (in a dry bag is ok)
Waterproof map case or other means to keep race materials dry

Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear

(Each team member must have the following at all times)

Whistle
Compass
Means to carry at least 50 oz of liquid
Knife with locking blade
Space blanket
Head Lamp with extra Batteries or way to charge

Mandatory Individual Rappel Gear

Climbing Harness
Climbing sling min 24 inches
2 Locking Carabiners
Ascender (following allowed)
- ATC
- Figure 8
- Emergency Figure 8
Gloves
Helmet (bike helmet allowed)

Mandatory Individual Biking Gear

(Each team member must have the following on all biking sections)

Mountain Bike
Front lighting system – must be mounted on handlebars.
Flashing red tail light
Bike helmet

Mandatory Paddle Gear

Team/Solo provided Canoe/Kayak:
Team/Solo PFD and Paddle.

Recommended Gear

Cycling computer (odometer)
Long Pants
Long Sleeve Shirt
Bike Gloves
Warm Hat
Extra batteries
Dry bag
Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Sun Glasses
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