Coastal Quest · Gear
Mandatory & recommended equipment
Everything your team must carry, leg by leg.
Carry at all times
- First aid kit2 crepe (snake) bandages, min 5 cm wide · 6 wound closure strips · 1 triangular bandage · 2 non-stick wound dressing padsPer team
- Mobile phoneIn a waterproof case or bagPer team
- WaterMinimum 0.5 litres at the start of each leg — more if it’s hotPer person
- Timing tagLocked on your wrist · providedPer team · per person Epic
- Race bibWorn as your outermost layer · providedPer person
- Emergency blanketPer person
- Front lightClassic Long and Epic, Saturday onlySat only
Mountain bike leg
- Mountain bikeOr a commuter bike, with race bib attached. Bike hire available during online registration.Per person
- HelmetAvailable for hire with your bikePer person
- MTB number plateAttached to the front of your bike · providedPer person
- Repair kitSpare tube, chain link, chain breaker, multitool, pump or gas canistersPer team
Kayak leg
- PFDProvided, or use your ownPer person
- KayakProvided, or use your ownPer team
- Double-ended paddleProvided, or use your ownPer person
- Paddle bagWith your team name tag attached — only if using your own paddles and PFDsPer team
Recommended
- Waterproof map pouchFor race information and contact details
- CompassNavigation is easy, but one can be handy. Hire or buy during online registration only.
- Bike map boardHire or buy during online registration only
- Off-road running shoes
- NutritionSnacks and/or gels plus electrolytes for the whole event
Need gear? Bikes, helmets, compasses and map boards can be hired when you register online. Compass and map board hire is only available during online registration.
