Equipment

Most specialty outdoor gear retailers will offer a broad selection of equipment necessary for any length of adventure race. As the sport has grown, a few adventure race specialty retailers have emerged online to serve this niche.

Basic Equipment (Sprint Races)

• Mountain bike, including a basic tool kit and biking specific helmet;
• Backpack with water bladder (e.g. a CamelBak); and
• Equipment specified by race directors.

Note, typically paddling gear will be provided by race directors for sprint level races, although on occasion racers will be required to provide their own.

Equipment for an Endurance-Length Event

• Endurance-Length adventure races will require all of the equipment of a sprint race, plus basic "survival gear", such as a compass and first aid kit.

Equipment for Multi-day Events

• Multi-day races will have extensive gear lists that vary depending upon the length and conditions of the race.