Sheltowee Extreme

The mandatory gear list is minimal and does not reflect what you will need for a successful race finish.  We figure you’re smart enough to know that you’re going to need fluid and something to carry it in, as well as some food.  Of course, there is a ton of performance clothing and lightweight gear designed to make you faster and more comfortable, as well.  For good advice on what to wear and what to carry with you, stop off at your local outdoor specialty shop and ask the experts.  Our list is designed solely to minimize your risk of drowning, falling off a cliff or leaving your brains on a rock.  It won’t keep you from getting blisters, becoming dehydrated, cramping up, etc.  We strongly suggest you plan for such contingencies yourself. 

THINK LOCALLY - BUY YOUR GEAR WHERE YOU TRY IT ON !!

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6-HR Mandatory Gear:

Per racer, to be carried throughout the race:

Knife, with minimum 2.5" folding blade

Whistle

Copy of photo i.d.

Headlamp

Per team or soloist, to be carried throughout the race: 

Lighter or other weatherproof fire starter 

Compass

Fully-charged cell phone in waterproof container

Waterproof map case

Paddle:

Per team: non-motorized canoe or kayak, with paddles

Per racer: Type 3, Coast Guard approved, non-inflatable PFD, with knife and whistle attached

* Rental canoes will come with PFDs and canoe paddles and rental kayaks will come with PFDs and kayak paddles; racers may use their own PFDs and paddles, which may be staged at the put-in - please let us know if you will need paddle(s) and/or PFD(s) with your rental - be sure to reserve your boat WITH your registration!!

Bike:

Per racer: 

Off-road bicycle, suitable for biking on dirt, mud, loose gravel, and other rough surfaces

Rear-mounted red flashing light visible from 50'

Bike helmet (ANSI/Snell or CPSC approved)

Spare bike tube

Per team or soloist:

Tire pump/CO2 inflater

Tube patch kit

Multi-purpose tool

First Aid Kit:

Per team or soloist, to be carried throughout the race:

Ace bandage

Sterile gauze pads (two, 3" - 4" in size)

Betadine, iodine or alcohol pads (two)

Medical tape (at least 1" x 24")

Ibuprofen (3 per racer)

1 pair latex gloves

24-HR Mandatory Gear

Everything required for 6-HR and also the following

Per racer, to be carried throughout the race:

Extra set of headlamp batteries

Emergency space blanket

2 chemical lights, each at least 5" in length

Long-sleeved wicking shirt

Water purification method (tablets or otherwise)

Per team or soloist, to be carried throughout the race:

UTM plotter - 1:25,000 scale 

Marker for plotting CPs (e.g., Sharpie)

Full-fingered gloves (bike gloves okay, preferably with a grippy palm)

48-HR Mandatory Gear

Everything required for 24-HR and also the following

Per racer, to be carried throughout the race:

2 additional chemical lights (for a total of 4)

Waterproof jacket with taped or sealed seams

Per team or soloist, to be carried throughout the race:

Spare headlamp