Tahoe Big Blue Gear
Notes:
· Provide your own kayak(s) and paddles(s)
· Need a Kayak?
Kayak Tahoe
530-544-2011
Envirorents
530-546-2780
Tahoe City Kayak
530-581-4336
Tahoe Adventure Company
530-913-9212
Mandatory Gear:
Individual:
To be carried by each competitor at ALL times:
• Backpack with or without water bladder
• Water
• Knife, fixed or locking blade
• Headlamp
• Survival mirror
• Whistle
• Fleece light weight long sleeve top
• Waterproof top outer layer, jacket or shell
• Space Blanket
Mountain Biking Equipment:
• Helmet that meets the ANSI or Snell safety standards
On Water Equipment:
• P.F.D. US Coast Guard Type III Life Jacket with whistle attached and visible
- If using a closed hull kayak then: bailer and skirts
Mountain Biking Equipment:
• Bikes Gloves
• Bike tools including; patch kit, pump/CO2, inner tubes, chain tool, allen keys, and tire irons.
Team:
All Teams including Solo competitors to carry the following at ALL times:
•Working Cell Phone
- Pen or Pencil
• Two Compasses Note: Solo teams need only 1 compass
• Team First Aid Kit including:
Tweezers
Antiseptic wipes
Antibacterial Ointment
Anti-Inflammatory; Motrin, etc.
Antacids
Antihistamines
Moleskin
BAND-AIDS; fingertip, small butterfly
Sterile dressings & gauze
After bite sting relief
Adhesive tape
Recommended Gear:
• Additional “dry” racing garments
• Bandana-face mask
• Long pants for trekking sections
• Eye Drops/wash
• Flash light/batteries
• Straps/bungee
• Sunscreen
• Towel
• Waterproof map container/holder
• Hat, with visor
• Protective eyewear
• Wetsuit
Helpful Hints:
• Bring warm clothes for after the race
Forbidden Equipment:
GPS
Forbidden Practice:
• Any motorized mode of transportation
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