Equipment

Every team and competitor in Grampians Challenge 2016 should carry mandatory equipment. It is made according the best practice to make the race safe and enjoyable experience.

Apart from all-time mandatory equipment, there are items required only on specific stages (i.e., kayak equipment is required only on kayaking stage).

Also, some items are required to be carried on per team (pt), per person (pp) basis.

Every team/competitor has comply with mandatory equipment list and be ready to present the equipment at registration or on the course once requested by officials.  Missed mandatory equipment lead to time penalties up to 2 hours per item.

All legs equipment

• First aid kit – pt. (one crepe bandage, wound dressing and six adhesive dressings)
• Whistle – pp.
• Wind and water proof jacket – pp. min weight 200 g.
• Water bottle or bladder minimum 0,5 l – pp.
• Mobile phone Telstra 3G in waterproof bag with full charge switched off during the race – pt.

Only MTB stages

• Mountain bike – pp.
• Helmet – pp.
• Repair kit – pt. (minimum 1 spare tube, pump and tire levers)

Only kayaking stage

• Kayak – pp. (any type of kayaks or surf-skis are accepted. Both double and single kayaks are accepted). 
• PFD – pp.
• Double paddle – pp.

Recommended equipment

Apart from mandatory equipment above it is recommended to look through the suggested equipment list:

• Sufficient nutrition - pp. During the race it is recommended to take one gel or powerbar per 40 min. This could be used for estimation purposes only, and personal requirements and preferences can vary significantly
• Electrolyte drinks preventing dehydration - pp. For September Victorian weather it is not likely that more than half a liter per hour per person will be required. Though, dehydration is still a possibility and it is highly recommended to have special sport drinks powder with you.
• Bike gloves 
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen