Two Rivers Gear List

Mandatory Individual Gear

• Whistle (one per person)
• Space Blanket (one per person)
• Rain coat (taped, with hood; waterproof, not water-resistant)
• ​Suitable clothing for the conditions
• Warm fleece, wool, or synthetic hat (buff is acceptable)
• Hydration System
• Appropriate Pack
• Headlamp and sufficient battery power
• Enough food for the duration of the event

Mandatory Team Gear

• Race rules, maps, passports (provided by the race organization)
• Fully charged cell phone (one per team)
• Compass (one per team – if you are in need of a new compass, we recommend Kanpas products)
• First aid kit – The list below is the mandatory, minimum requirement, but we encourage you to round out your kit with additional items as you deem necessary and wise. We recommend you consult this medical kit’s supply list for guidance on additional supplies.
  • Antihistamine/benadryl
  • Ibuprofen
  • Assorted bandaids
  • 4 gauze pads, minimum 3×3
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Emergency supplies for those who require it (inhaler, epi pen, etc…)
• Water Purification, suitable for the entire team
• One glow stick per racer (for 36-hour racers only)

Mandatory Individual Bike Gear (Must be carried on all bike legs)

• Mountain bike
• Helmet
• Rear red blinking light
• Front mounted or helmet light
• Sufficient battery capacity for the event

Note: bike boxes are not required for the Lite race.

Mandatory Team Bike Gear

• Repair Kit
• One tube per two bikes (minimum)

Mandatory Individual Paddle Gear (for teams packrafting)

• Packraft (suitable for the number of people on the team)
• PFD
• Paddle
• Paddle bag (one per team)

​Recommended Individual Gear

• Map Case or other means to keep your maps dry and accessible.
• Foot lubricant/cream (we recommend Hikegoo and other products from Foot Kinetics)
• A watch
• Altimeter
• Dry bag(s) – enough dry bag or other waterproofing for all gear and food
• Rain pants (highly encouraged, whether you're packrafting or not)

Prohibited Gear

• Weapons
• GPS devices/pedometers/etc…
  • If you’re wondering whether a particular device is approved, ask us BEFORE the race
  • If you want to use a device for the sake of tracking your route for later download, you may be permitted to use it but must discuss this with the organization BEFORE the race
• Night vision googles or other similar devices
• Communication devices – a cell phone is required for emergencies only; no other such devices should be carried unless approved by the organization
• Any form of transportation not specifically allowed by the organization