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)
- 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)
- 1 x water purification tablet (for drinking out of river or tap if emergency) (or water purifier as substitute)
- Whistle
- Compass
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)
Recommended items: (NOT MANDATORY)
- Hiking poles
- Gor-tex jacket (after you finish running, the temperature can drop and could be windy)
- Plastic map holder or ziploc to keep map dry
- 1 x headlamp with new batteries
- Freeze dried food for meals in villages as hot water provided (free food provided at hotel Fri morning and Mon night/Tues morning)
- 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.
NOTE - Boiled water provided every 10km