Rootstock Racing

Schuylkill Valley Family Adventure Race
-Gear List-

Mandatory Gear (must be carried at ALL times, unless race directors make race day adjustments)

  • Race rules, maps, passports (provided by the race organization)
  • Compass (one per team – if you are in need of a new compass, we recommend Kanpas products)
  • Whistle
  • Rain jacket for each person
  • ​Suitable clothing for the conditions
  • ​Fully charged cell phone (one per team)
  • Appropriate pack to carry team gear 
  • Enough food for the duration of the event (you will need to be self-sufficient during the race)
  • Enough water/fluids for the duration of the event (you will need to be self-sufficient during the race)
  • Basic 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
    • ​Disinfecting wipes
    • Emergency supplies for those who require it (inhaler, epi pen, etc…)

Recommended Gear

  • Long pants (you will likely encounter poison ivy and ticks in the woods!)
  • Camera
  • Map Case or other means to keep your maps dry and accessible
  • ​Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • A watch
  • Dry bag(s) – enough dry bags or other waterproofing for all gear and food
  • A tarp for the central transition. Teams may leave gear, food, hydration, etc... on that space.

Mandatory Individual Bike Gear (if biking)

  • Bike
  • Helmet

Recommended Bike Gear

  • Repair Kit; you must be prepared to deal with bike repair if necessary. Recommended items include:
    • ​Multi-tool
    • Tire levers
    • Patch kit
    • Hand pump or CO2 for flat tires
    • Tubes appropriate for the bikes you're using
  • We recommend that you know how to change a bike tube.

Prohibited Gear

  • Weapons
  • Motorized modes of travel and and form of transportation not specifically allowed by the organization.
  • 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.
  • Communication devices – a cell phone is required for emergencies only; no other such devices should be carried unless approved by the organization.