Gear
COMPULSORY GEAR LIST
GeneralMust be carried at all times inc. kayak |
Amount |
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First Aid Kit |
1 per team |
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Compass |
2 per team |
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Topo Maps – Will be provided |
2 sets per team |
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Survival Blanket |
1 per member |
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Polypropylene top – long Sleeves |
1 per member |
|
Polypropylene bottom – long pants |
1 per member |
|
Fleece Top (100 series weight min ) long sleeves |
1 per member |
|
Fleece or wool hat |
1 per member |
|
Whistle |
1 per member |
|
Polypropylene or wool gloves |
1 pair each |
|
Waterproof Jacket |
1 per member |
|
Multipurpose knife (eg swiss army) |
1 per team |
|
Cell Phone (fully charged battery) |
1 per team |
|
High Viz vest to wear on Mountain Bike at night (ARC 24/16 only) |
1 per member |
|
Life Jacket (ARC 8 and ARC 16 Non Kayak) |
1 per member |
|
Charged Phone |
1 per team |
|
Wetsuit (ARC24 and 16)
|
1 per team member
|
Kayak – ARC 24/16 kayakingAdditional compulsory equipment |
Amount |
|
Marine Flares |
1 per kayak |
|
Life Jacket (6.2kg positive buoyancy) |
1 per member |
|
|
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Mountain BikeAdditional compulsory equipment |
Amount |
|
Cycle Helmet |
1 per member |
|
Rear red strobe lights (flashing) |
1 per bike |
TrekAdditional compulsory equipment |
Amount |
|
Suitable backpack |
1 per member |
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Headlamp and adequate batteries for whole night |
1 per member |
|
Glow Sticks |
1 per member |
CLEAN FOR KAURI DIEBACK
To help ensure that the impact of Kauri Dieback is minimised on the Peninsula, in conjunction with DOC, we will be implementing the following procedures during and before this years’ ARC Adventure Race.
- We ask that you clean all your gear before arriving on the Peninsula. In particular, the running and mountain biking shoes you will be using during the event, your mountain bikes, especially the tyres and your kayaks, paddles and PDF’s.
- Your gear will be checked when you register and there will be a cleaning station available. You will be asked to put your mountain bikes through our tyre cleaning system
- DOC will be delivering a short presentation on Kauri Dieback at the Race Briefing on Friday evening
- During the event there will be specific cleaning stations before and after the trek sections. There will be a compulsory stop to clean your shoes and penalties or possible disqualification will be imposed for teams that miss these.
- Please see www.kauridieback.co.nz for further information on Kauri Dieback
- Click here to read important information about walking, running, or tramping in Kauri forests.
SAFETY CHECKS
You should carry out the following Safety Checks on your gear.
Mountain Bike |
Amount |
|
Cycle Helmet – safe to wear and no cracks in cover |
1 per member |
|
Head set is tight |
Per bike |
|
Brakes work |
Per Bike |
|
Wheels are safe |
Per Bike |
|
Tires are in a safe condition |
Per Bike |
|
Nothing is bent on bike |
Per Bike |
Kayak |
Amount |
|
Double Sea Kayaks or Single Sea kayaks Includes Racing Doubles such as Hypernovas, Duets and Insomniacs No Multisport singles |
Per Team |