![]() waterproof jacket* - I have one made from e-vent material which is comfortable, breathable and light. good for prototyping your planned trail on the map case. connecting stuff with a carabiner and paracord comes in very handy! notepad and pen* - where was that last checkpoint? what time is sunset? we are lost, how do we leave a note for others?. carabiners* - for clipping bags, clothes etc. Some people swear by the multicolur ones. I have a single colour one with adjustable angle which is handy. head torch* - take some sort of light even if you intend to be out only during the day. gaiters - these are good for blocking out scrub cuts etc. Use it as a sponge, sunhat, bandage, rope, scarf, headband, bag, filter, water catcher. pens, first aid papers, cash spare compass - see above hat (visor / beanie / cap / skull cap) - depending on conditions shemagh* - this is one of the more useful things you can take on a race. With a lanyard waterproof map case on lanyard - these are great for carrying other stuff as well eg. compass (wrist compass)* - get a good one with large card / display sunnies / goggles - comfortable and polarised is best for water. These will protect your hands from spills and from branches. Heart rate monitors are useful for pacing yourself and also keeping an eye on a patient. I once lost two compasses on a race so lucky the watch had a light and compass for night! Also great as a stopwatch for splits. waterproof watch / gps/ heart rate monitor* - gps systems aren't allowed on most races and spoil the fun compared to using a compass. space blanket - doubles as a water catcher, tent, blanket, signal mirror, back padding etc. Please do a first aid course before you go, it is handy after the race too! I have a 'special' one modified for australia and some of the things that have come in handy for me. medical kit* - there are lots of good medical kits out there. Don't use cotton, use a synthetic like coolmax as it has better wet properties. socks are handy makeshift gloves, scarf, bandage, bike chamois and you will get fewer blisters. This is the best thing you can do short of taking water and a jacket on a race. When you get home put them in the washing machine. running shoes - some people like trail shoes or boots but I prefer my running shoes with quick release laces. Here is a list of ideas for the trail run leg with a rationale for each. Unlike a fun run, adventure racing involves using a map and compass to find out where you need to go. Some examples are up a muddy rock face in the rain, through thick bush land or across a river. In the trail run / rogaine leg (or legs) you will be running and walking over all sorts of countryside. Avoid things with sugar except for boosting morale. Light and packed with long-lasting energy. For food, trail nuts and fruit, and fresh fruit work well as tins of tuna, crackers, museli bars etc. Layering is good, learn to tie the clothes to your pack. Comfortable running gear like compression tights and a running shirt work well for me in many conditions. I haven't covered nutrition and clothing in a lot of detail. I'm sure I have forgotten something or described too much. The most important things not to forget on any adventure race:Ī trust in your own abilities and limits, and those of your team If you are on a budget or you aren't too fussed about how fast you go, then there are many more options. I optimised the kit for light weight and my budget was fairly unrestricted. The race conditions I had prepared for included rain and excessive heat (4oC to 45oC) common in Australia, but not snow or sleeping in sub-zero temperatures. This 'ible is a 'serving suggestion' for a 24-28 hour race with trail run/rogaining/surfski/ocean swim/mountain bike legs. In this 'ible I will make some suggestions as to what to take along with you to make the race a little more enjoyable. I take my hat off to the following people for their good and relevant ideas: Individual kits such as medical / survival kit / paracord items are well described in the instructible community. What you take will depend on the legs you will need to cover, the race conditions and terrain and personal skill and preference. Races vary from 3 hours long to more than a week. adventure legs include orienteering, rogaining, trail running, kayak or ocean surfski, ocean swimming, mountain bike, abseiling, rock hopping. you get covered in mud, saltwater, mud, blood, sweat, tears and tears there is a sense of teamwork, camaraderie Triathlons are boring, running on the flat, around the track in a space age bike and swimming in the sea. Adventure racing is one of the most fun endurance sports you can think of. ![]()
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