Equipment List 裝備

*Mandatory equipment to be carried when racing each day – per person (watch this space for updates): (TIME PENALTY OR EVEN DISQUALIFICATION WILL BE IMPOSED FOR THOSE NOT FOLLOWING MANDATORY LIST AS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY).

Hydration system (min 1 litre capacity) CamelBak style drinking system (1.5 - 2 LITRE RECOMMENDED) - can be a combination of example 1 litre hydration bladder and 1 x 500ml water bottle of flask
First aid kit with basic essentials for cuts (gauze, bandages, wrapping tape (at least 24 inches length to go around leg 3x), antiseptic liquid,) and pain over counter medication (example Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen) - note antiseptic should be a liquid to pour into a wound and NOT wipes as they can NOT penetrate into a wound efficiently to kill bacteria.
Rain or spray jacket (lightweight Salomon, North Face, Icebreaker recommended) - It can get windy sometimes!
Running shoes - Trail running shoes with very good grip recommended (example - Inov-8, Salomon, North Face, Hoka, Brooks)
Food/energy bars/dried fruit/nuts etc to get you thru 4-12 hours each day (at least 250 calories carried for emergency)
1 x emergency freeze-dried meal or noodle pack that you can add hot water or at least 250 calories of emergency food as spare)
- NOTE in Kazakhstan difficult to get hot water so bring spare food (250 calories)
1 x water purification tablet (for drinking out of river or tap if emergency) (or water purifier as substitute)
Whistle
Compass (watch ok if have compass - if charged - No electricity at camp)

Mandatory Equipment to take to the race venue (No need to carry when racing)

Sleeping bag (min 10C rating) - (only need to leave it in Yurts while running - the Sleeping bag is mandatory; last night at 5-star Hotel)
Sleeping matt

Recommended items: (NOT MANDATORY)

Hiking poles
Gor-tex jacket (after you finish running, the temperature can drop and could be windy)
Ziploc or bag to keep map dry for each day
1 x headlamp with new batteries
Calories of food (250g min) - Hot water is at camp if you want to bring your own freeze dried food
Headlamp, flashlight or torch for the village at night
Extra batteries
Mosquito repellent
Sun cream
Energy food for you to do race (nuts, dried fruit, peanuts, Chinese crackers, etc)
Energy bars or gels for three days
Energy powder replacement packets to add to water for your electrolytes or Nuun tablets
Salt / electrolyte tablets (BOILED WATER IS PROVIDED AT CHECKPOINTS EVERY 10KM
Hat with neck cover for running
Lubricant gel or vaseline for chafing prevention
Lightweight camera in waterproof bag
Flip flop sandals for after race
Blister kit
Rolling foam for sore muscles
Travel Insurance - Recommend all participants to have their own travel insurance covering personal items and hospital evacuation.
SOLAR CHARGER - no electricity for Kazakhstan 2024