TRIOBA Gear List
Participant Responsibility Model
Trioba endorses the Participant Responsibility Model, wherein each participant takes primary responsibility for his/her own safety. You are encouraged to acquire the skills and experience required to safely participate in all of the various activities that can be part of adventure racing. You are expected to be aware of your own limitations and exercise good judgment while still challenging yourself. Race Directors will strive to provide you with adequate information regarding the activities involved in its events, while still retaining as much of the mystery and "adventure" that defines adventure racing.
The gear list should NOT be considered all that is necessary to safely participate in our events. You are required to make a personal assessment of your abilities and requirements for each event. You should carry with you all the gear that you believe is necessary to safely complete the event.
Full Time Mandatory Team Gear
Each team must have the following at all times
- passport (provided by race organization)
- first aid kit (see below)
Full Time Mandatory Personal Gear
Each team member must have the following at all times
- race organization-provided racing bib to be worn and visible over other clothing
Mandatory Individual Biking Equipment (for events that including biking)
Each team member must have the following on all biking sections
- mountain bikes only (no cyclocross)
- front lighting system – headlamp is allowed
- flashing red tail light mounted on bike
- CPSC-certified bike helmet
Mandatory Paddling Equipment (for events that include paddling)
- boat (forward-stroke human-powered craft only) – enough for entire team
- PFD Type III or higher – 1 per person
- waterproof headlight – 1 per person
- glowsticks (enough to attach one to each paddler and two to the boat) Twelve Hour minimum length 4”
- pump or bail bucket – 1 per seat
- whistle (one that works when wet) – 1 per person
- If your team is using just one boat, you must have the means to perform a self rescue/recovery using a paddle float
- spray skirts if using kayaks – 1 per person
- emergency strobe – one per team
Prohibited Equipment
- GPS
- radio
- fire arms
- maps on course other than those provided by the race organization
- motorized means of transport
Recommended Gear
It is highly recommended that you review the list below and seriously consider carrying these items at all times during the race. This list should be considered a minimum.
- lighter or water-proof matches
- space bag
- survival mirror
- compasses
- UTM ruler 1:24,000
- water purifier or water purification tablets
- headlamps
- whistle (one per team member)
- knife with locking blade
- waterproof map case
- backpack
- bug spray, sunscreen, sunglasses
- insulating layer (poly pro, tights, etc)
- fleece top
- waterproof rain clothing
- warm hat or Buff
- gloves
- means to carry at least 50 oz of liquid
- food for entire race
- dry bags
- spare tubes
- bike pump and/or CO2
- chain tool / bike repair kit
- bike patch kit
- bike computer
- Duct/Gorrilla tape
First Aid Kit
Required
- 4 – 4x4 gauze pads
- antibacterial ointment
- alcohol or other sterile wipes
- 2 large sterile adhesive band aids (approximately 2x4 inches)
- 3ft duct tape
Recommended
- anti-inflammatory pills
- endurolytes
- antihistamine
- 3-inch self-adhesive ace bandage
If you have any questions or do not understand any of the required gear on the list, please review the frequently asked questions section of our website or post a question on the PNWAR forum.