Swamp Donkey Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Gear list may change prior to the race. Refer to this list often to ensure that you have everything you need. Last Updated: Sept 22, 2011.

Individual Gear: To be carried by each team member at all times.

1 Whistle
1 Knife (min. 2" folding blade)
1 Liter minimum capacity, water bottle or hydration bladder
1 Emergency blanket
1 Headlamp and spare batteries
1 Lighter / matches (waterproof recommended)
1 Pair of race specific footwear (ie. Trail runners)
1 Pair of long pants or tights
1 Fleece or soft shell mid layer
1 Lightweight Rain Jacket
1 Toque or Buff
1 Pair of full finger gloves (bike gloves will suffice)
1 Race jersey (Provided by Swamp Donkey AR)

• Recommended but not mandatory:

• 1 Pair of rain pants
• 1 Long sleeve synthetic shirt
• 1 Pair sunglasses
• 1 Hat

Team Gear: To be carried by the team at all times

2 Compasses (sighting mirror recommended)
1 Pen and/or pencil for marking maps
1 Watch
1 Waterproof map case
1 Water filter or water purification such as Aquatabs or Pristine (enough for 30 L)
1 Set of maps (Provided by Swamp Donkey AR)
1 Passport (Provided by Swamp Donkey AR)
1 FRS Radio (hand held family radio, doesn't need to be too fancy!) channel to be determined by race staff
1 First Aid Kit (see below for details)

• a) 1 Tweezers
• b) 6 Anti-inflammatory tablets
• c) 6 Anti-histamine tablets
• d) 1 Roll adhesive tape
• e) 1 Gauze roll
• f) 1 Tensor bandage
• g) 4 Closure (butterfly) bandages
• h) 5"x 5" blister pad (or equivalent moleskin, etc.)

Mountain Bike: To be carried during each bike section

Individual

1 Mountain Bike
1 Bike helmet (must be worn at all times)
1 Spare Tube
1 Pair of bike gloves

Team

1 Tire Pump
1 Set of Tire levers

• Recommended but not mandatory:

• 1 Inner tube patch kit
• 1 Chain repair tool
• 1 Set of allen keys / hex wrenches
• 1 Bike computer (highly recommended)
• 1 Water bottle on bike
• 1 rear blinking light

Paddle: To be carried during each paddling section

Individual

1 Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with whistle attached - must be Canada Coast Guard approved

(must be worn at all times)
1 Canoe paddle or Kayak paddle

Team

1 Canoe
1 Throw bag (or 15 meter of floating rope)
1 Bailing device

• Recommended but not mandatory:

• Canoe portage cart, yoke pads, or decent portage yoke installed in canoe
  

Prohibited Equipment for Entire Race

GPS or electronic device (smart phone) with GPS capabilities enabled
Maps other than those supplied by the race organizers