A break down of everything I left Whitehorse with at the beginning of the race:
ITEM | BRAND / USE |
WEARING/HOLDING | |
Gloves (half length) | Outdoor Research Sun Gloves |
Long sleeve top | REI Lightweight crew shirt women’s (blue) |
Sports Bra | Patagonia Barely Bra |
Leggings | Icebreaker merino wool |
Skirt | Joe Fresh |
Wool socks | Icebreaker merino wool (knee length) |
Shoes | Outbound (from Canadian Tire) |
Sun hat | Wide brimmed from Walmart |
Bandana | To keep my hat from blowing off |
Sunglasses | Smiths |
Sunglass string | Croakies |
Race bib | Provided by race |
PFD | Stearns (from Canadian Tire) |
Little Muk Muk | Attached to PFD |
Whistle | MEC |
Lighter | Bic |
PFD rear pocket | Borrowed from friend (no brand) |
Insect repellent | Ben’s wipes |
Knife | CRKT |
Orange garbage bag | Provided by race |
Batteries | Lithium/Rechargeable AA x 8 |
Batteries | Lithium AAA x 6 |
Waterproof case | Aquapac (for batteries) |
Waterproof case | Aquapac (for iPod) |
Music | iPod touch |
Watch | Timex Triathlon |
Headphones | Apple |
Paddle | Think Kayak Power Wing Paddle |
Drip rings | Shoreline Marine |
Sprayskirt | Seals – Sneak |
IN SPRAYSKIRT (pockets) | |
Pain relieving gel | Sore No More |
Painkillers | Tylenol |
Vaseline | Mini travel tub |
Lip balm | ChapStick |
Sunscreen | Mini bottle |
Caffeine tablets | Wake Ups |
Water purification | Aquatabs |
Stomach upset tabs | Pepto-Bismol |
IN BOAT | |
Adhesive foam | For under heels and foot pedals |
Dromedary Bag | MSR Dromedary Lite 4L for water |
Dromedary Bag | MSR Dromedary Lite 4L for NUUN |
Sponge | Large |
Backrest | MEC inflatable seat cushion |
Seat pad | Therm-a-Rest Z seat |
Hull bag | MEC Raptor 20L |
Thermos | For tea and soup |
Headlamp | Black Diamond |
Rubber bands | To keep lid on pot and to wrap around clothing |
Rain Jacket | XL MEC rain jacket for over PFD |
Waterproof hat | Outdoor Research – Halo Sombrero |
Paddle Jacket | Level Six |
Long sleeve top | REI Lightweight crew shirt women’s (purple) |
Long sleeve top | Icebreaker merino wool |
Fleece top | MEC red biking top |
Beanie | Icebreaker |
Balaclava | Helly Hansen |
Neck gaiter | Icebreaker |
Gloves (full length) | NRS Hydroskin |
Fleece gloves | No brand |
Washing up gloves | From supermarket |
ON BOAT | |
GPS | Garmin GPS map 62s |
Tracking device | Delorme inReach |
Deck Bag | Pakboats |
Squeeze tubes | Coghlan’s |
Water purification | Steripen (backup) |
Video camera | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Female Urinal | Mobility Choices |
String and carabiner | To attach urination aid to boat |
Deck cargo net | Sea to Summit |
Water bottle | To mix protein powder |
Maps | Mike Rourke |
Clip board | From Staples to hold maps |
Velcro | To attach clip board to sprayskirt |
Paddle Float | Seattle Sports Inflatable |
Front throw bag | 15m in length and 6mm in width |
Rear Throw bag | 15m in length and 6mm in width |
Pump | Scotty |
Extra paddle | Accent wing blade |
IN HATCH | |
Rain pants | Salomon |
Sleeping Bag | Negative 7 ULA down bag |
Compression sack | Kathmandu |
Dry bag | Sea to Summit 20 L |
Dry bag | Sea to Summit 8L |
Dry bag | MEC Raptor 20L |
Dry bag | MEC Brooks bag 35L |
Duct tape | Lowry |
Bug net | Outdoor Research |
Wet wipes | Wet Ones travel pack |
Stove | Snow Peak |
Gas canister | Optimus 110g canister |
Pot | Evernew Titanium Non-Stick 600ml Pot |
Free standing tent | Tarptent – Moment |
Sleeping pad | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir |
FIRST AID | |
2 – 4×4 sterile gauze dressings | |
2 – 3×4 telfa pads | |
1 roll conforming gauze | |
4 – 1×3 adhesive bandages | |
3 knuckle bandages | |
Roll of 1” waterproof adhesive tape, or equivalent amount of duct tape | |
4 antiseptic wipes | |
Antibacterial ointment | |
3” ace bandage | |
Mole skin | |
3 doses antihistamine | |
3 doses painkiller – Tylenol, Aspirin | |
3 doses anti-inflammatory – Motrin, Advil | |
Water purification tablets | |
Emergency Bivy | SOL |
Money | $20 |
DRY SACK WITH GEAR FOR COFFEE CREEK | |
Flip flops | No brand |
Fleece pants | Mountain Hardware |
Underwear | Patagonia |
Singlet | No brand |
Long sleeve top | Smart Wool (green) |
Long sleeve top | REI Lightweight crew shirt women’s (blue) |
Leggings | Icebreaker |
Towel | Quick dry |
Ear plugs | To block noise while sleeping |