- Mandatory Equipment General Stmt for all SBB races (unless noted below)
- Teams and racers shall supply all equipment necessary to cover the race courses for varying types of terrain, weather and water conditions
- There will be 1-2 spot checks for mandatory equipment along the course
- Personal Mandatory Equipment
Each person must supply the following and must carry these items at all times during competition:
- Whistle (attached to equipment) as well as accessible while wearing a PFD
- Compass
- Knife (2″ minimum, folding blade OK)
- Working headlamp with extra spare batteries
- Waterproof rain jacket (Sealed or Taped Seams) NO Ponchos!
- Synthetic or Wool Hat (except for Massanutten Massacre race)
- Space Blanket (except for Massanutten Massacre)
- Personal Food & Water/Fluids
- Mandatory Team Equipment
Each team (or individual if a Soloist) must possess and carry permanently throughout the competition the following items:
- Team First Aid Kit (See First Aid Kit below for detailed list of mandatory supplies)
- Cell Phone – Fully charged (Suggest in waterproofed Zip lock bags or dry bag)
- Waterproof Map case or way to waterproof protect maps and Instructions
- 1- Pen or Pencil (We recommend bringing a spare as well)
- Mandatory Team (or soloist) First Aid Kit (carried at all times)
- 6 – Band-Aids
- Betadine, iodine or alcohol swabs
- 1 – Tube Antibiotic Ointment
- 1 – Ace Bandage
- 1 – Roll of gauze
- 1 – Roll of medical tape
- 3 doses Anti-Inflammatory (Ibuprofen, etc) per person
- Tweezers
- Sunscreen
- Epi pens NOT required, but recommended for individuals w/ allergies to insect stings,
- Minimum Mandatory Individual Mountain Biking Equipment
- A mountain bike, meant for rugged terrain
- ANSI/Snell or CPSC-approved biking helmet with chin strap
- Front mounted white bike light (Or Helmet mounted white light)
- Rear mounted red flashing tail light w/ extra set of batteries
- Bike tube (unless tubeless)
- Minimum Mandatory Team (or Soloist) Mountain Biking Equipment
- Tire patch kit & Bike Pump or CO2 cartridges (1 per team)
- Bike repair tool (1 per team) (EXAMPLE)
- Mandatory Individual Paddling Gear
- Personal PFD (Unless using Outfitter provided PFD)
- Mandatory Team Paddling Gear
- 1 – Throw Bag per boat (Minimum 30 feet length)
- 1 – Pump or Jug Bailer per boat (EXAMPLE)
- Suggested General Gear (Not Mandatory)
- Backpack (to carry all Mandatory Gear in)
- Water Treatment System or Pills
- Personal PFDs and Paddles
- Straps/Clips to attach your gear/pack to the boat(s) in case of capsize
- Clothing made of Moisture Wicking Fabrics
- Pants or Gaiters
- Means of replacing electrolytes in the heat (pills or powder)
- Bike Odometer/Speedometer
- Bike Map Case
- Duct Tape
- 1- Dry bag, waterproof and suitable to keep clothing and mandatory equipment dry during paddle sections of races
- Forbidden Equipment
- Weapons
- P.S. (Global Positioning Systems), incl GPS apps on phones
- Night vision goggles or apparatus
- Pagers, or other unauthorized communications devices
- Any mode of transportation other than those authorized by the event organizers and the specific approved venue