Update 24 October 2025: Section 1.1 — All team watercraft must be of the same type. (For example, a team may use only packraft(s) or only kayak(s), but not a mix such as a hard canoe and a packraft.)
1. Mandatory Equipment
1.1 Team Equipment
The team must carry the following at all times:
GPS tracking device (provided by the organiser)
Race maps (provided by the organiser)
Control card (provided by the organiser)
Checkpoint descriptions (provided by the organiser)
Waterproof map case
recommended size A3 or larger
First-aid kit, packed waterproof, including:
2 sterile dressings (minimum size 7.5 × 7.5 cm)
1 elastic pressure bandage with built-in pressure applicator (minimum total length 3.5 m, minimum width 7.5 cm)
Sports tape (e.g., Leukotape Classic or Leukoplast (NOT kinesio tape) minimum total length 7.5 m, minimum width 5 cm)
1 emergency blanket per team member
Fire-starting tools, packed waterproof
Knife
blade length at least 59 mm
2 fine-tipped permanent markers
Camera (not a mobile phone; must be waterproof or securely protected against water)
The team must have the following at the start, at checkpoints specified in the descriptions, and at the finish:
Shelter (tent, tarp, bivy bag, or similar)
Paddle- or oar-powered watercraft, e.g.:
Inflatable boat, packraft, kayak, canoe, rowboat, or similar
Air mattresses or similar items are not permitted – if unsure, confirm with the organiser
One or more watercraft(s) so that all team members can travel on water at the same time
All team watercraft must be of the same type — for instance, a team may have only packraft(s) or only kayak(s).
Repair kit for the watercraft
The team must also have the following at the start, at designated disinfection points, and at the finish:
Disinfection kit:
Disinfectant solution (provided by the organiser)
At least 2 pairs of rubber gloves
At least 2 sponges
A container of at least 0.5 L for mixing the disinfectant solution
1.2 Personal Equipment
Each participant must carry the following at all times:
Mobile phone with case and waterproof bag
The phone must be either in a case that prevents accidental activation while in the pack
or have the battery removed
the phone must be switched off and fully charged before the start and sealed by the organisers in a provided bag
Before the start, the switched-off and fully charged phone (in its case, if applicable) will be placed in a bag provided by the organisers, which will then be sealed.
The sealed bag must be stored inside a waterproof bag or case.
One of the team’s mobile phones may be (and is even recommended to be) replaced by a satellite communicator, such as a Garmin InReach Mini, which allows sending text messages even in areas without mobile network coverage.
Race bib
Compass
Whistle
Waterproof jacket with hood
These items may be carried in a teammate’s pack since the team must remain together at all times.
When travelling on water, each participant must also wear:
Personal flotation device (PFD / life jacket)
Must keep the wearer afloat without movement
Inflatable or gas-filled PFDs are allowed only if fully inflated during use
Helmet
Canoeing, climbing, or cycling helmet
2. Prohibited Equipment
GPS devices with displays
Non-display GPS loggers are allowed
Garmin devices with Adventure Racing (AR) mode are permitted
Ensure you know how to use AR mode, activate it before the start, and be prepared to demonstrate at the finish that the watch was used only in AR mode
Mobile phones or other radios
Exception: the sealed spare phone carried for emergencies
All motorised equipment
Any maps other than those provided by the organiser
3. Recommended Equipment
Clothing suitable for near-freezing conditions and wading in 5°C water, e.g., light dry suit and boots or quick-drying shoes
A fully waterproof spare set of clothes (long-sleeved shirt and trousers, e.g., merino wool) for emergency warmth in case of soaking or injury
Waterproof backpack (or ensure all gear is packed in waterproof bags)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad / mat
Watch (waterproof, with alarm, no GPS)
Headlamp
Personal medications and first-aid supplies (e.g., EpiPen/epinephrine, bronchodilators, cortisone cream, approved painkillers, allergy or medical ID, sunscreen, plasters)
Mosquito protection, including:
Insect repellent
Mosquito head net or similar
Cash or credit card
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