"Panther Creek":

Mandatory

Knife 2.5" (Folding Blade)
Whistle
Medical Kit (One per team)
Kit should contain Band-aids, gauze, adhesive/duct tape, alcohol swabs, iodine tablets, analgesic, etc.
Waterproof Rain Jacket (Gore-tex type material)
Light Fleece or Poly-Pro Type Top

Compass (One per team) GPS is not allowed.
Map Case (One per team)
Writing Utensil (One per team)
Hydration System (One per person)
Water Purification Method - (One per team)
Headlight - no key chain lights allowed. (One per person)

Mountain Bike
Bike Helmet - ANSI Approved
Spare Tubes for bike
Patch kit for tubes
Bike pump
Bike Repair Tool
Except for helmet all equipment is per team. Your individual call.

One Canoe for 3 people
Type III PFD - per person
Single or double bladed paddles
Dry Bag (Sufficient for keeping "Dry Items" dry - per team)

NOTE: If the weather is not cool the Poly-pro and rainshell will be dropped from the manatory list. Bring and a decision will be made at race time.

Updated: April 14, 2004