Required Gear List
The following is the minimum required gear list for The Toad 2007 (both the 3-4 hour and 6-8 hour races). If a racer is racing solo, he/she must carry both the individual gear as well as the team gear.
Individual Gear (required at all times)
• Hydration System (may be bladder and/or bottles; minimum 70 oz. for the Toad; minimum 32 oz. for the Tadpole)
• Compass
• Whistle
• Knife with locking blade
• Minimum 1 square foot of bright orange material, as part of your clothing or attached to your pack (not required while paddling) [NEW as of 10/3]
Team Gear (required at all times)
• Maps (provided to you on race day)
• Checkpoint Punchcard (provided to you on race day)
• Medical Kit (see below)
• Lighter or Waterproof Matches
Biking Gear - Individual (required during all biking sections)
• Mountain Bike
• Biking Helmet
• Spare Tube
Biking Gear - Team (required during all biking sections)
• Tire Levers
• Allen Wrench Set
• Inflation Device (can be pump or air cartridges)
Paddling Gear - Individual (required during all paddling sections)
• PFD
• Paddle
Paddling Gear - Team (required during all paddling sections)
• Boat (canoe or kayak)
Medical Kit
• Antibiotic Ointment
• Medical Tape
• Ace Bandage
• Gauze Pads (minimum 3)
Please contact us with any questions.