🧭 Compulsory Equipment – Must Be Carried at All Times

To ensure safety and fairness for all participants, the following equipment is mandatory and must be carried as specified throughout the event:

Per Team:

• First Aid Kit containing:
  • 2 x crepe (snake) bandages (minimum 5 cm width)
  • 6 x wound closure strips
  • 1 x triangular bandage
  • 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads
• Mobile phone (fully charged and sealed in a waterproof bag)
• Event maps and course description (provided by organisers)

Per Person:

• Minimum 0.5 litres of water at the start of each leg
• Timing tag and race bib (secured to your wrist – provided by organisers)

🚴‍♂️ Mountain Biking Leg – Compulsory Equipment

Per Person:

• Mountain bike or commuter bike with race bib attached
  (Bike hire is available during online registration)
• Bike helmet (must comply with Australian safety standards)
  (Helmet hire also available with bike hire)

🛶 Kayaking Leg – Compulsory Equipment

Per Person:

• Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  (Provided by organisers or bring your own – must meet safety standards)
• Double-ended paddle
  (Provided or bring your own)

Per Team:

• Double kayak 
  (Provided by organisers)

🧰 Recommended Items

While not mandatory, the following items are strongly recommended to enhance your experience and performance:

• Waterproof pouch to protect maps and race documents
• Compass
  (Navigation is straightforward, but a compass may be helpful. Hire or purchase available during registration.)
• Bike map board
  (Hire or purchase available online during registration)
• Trail-running or off-road shoes
• Basic bike repair kit for punctures or minor issues
• Nutrition and hydration to last the entire event
  (Consider energy bars, gels, and electrolyte tablets)