Berryman Adventure :: The Midwest's Premier Adventure Race

Mandatory gear for each section of the race must be carried at all times during that section. More gear may be necessary for the race, but that is up to the discretion of each team/individual. There WILL be multiple gear checks on the course. All clothing must fit the racer. Gear that is modified in any way that is deemed non-usable by the race staff will result in a penalty for that team.

TEAM GEAR (to be carried at all times during the race):
Water purifier and / or iodine tablets (36-Hour: 50 iodine; 12-Hour: 20)
2 Compasses
Waterproof map carrying case
Team First-Aid Kit
  6 4"x4" gauze pads
  1 roll medical tape
  1 3" Ace bandage
  10 painkiller tablets (Aspirin, Acetaminophen, etc.)
  6 Betadine, iodine or alcohol swabs
  6 Band-Aids
  2 Pairs of Latex Gloves
  1 tube of antibacterial ointment (Neosporin, etc.)
Tool or Method for plotting UTM coordinates (Bonk Hard Racing will have these for sale at racer check-in for $6)
Cell phone in waterproof container with fully charged battery (for emergency use only)
EXTRA Headlamp with fully charged batteries (36-Hour course only)
2 fire starter sticks (36-Hour course only)

INDIVIDUAL GEAR (to be carried by each racer at all times during the race):
Hydration Pack (36-Hour: 80 oz. minimum; 12-Hour: 40 oz. minimum)
Headlamp with fully charged batteries
Whistle
Emergency Blanket
1 Flint or Lighter
Waterproof Jacket (no ponchos!)
Fleece Jacket or Pullover (absolutely no cotton)
Waterproof Pants (36-Hour course only)
Fleece or Synthetic Hat (no cotton and must cover ears)
Dry Bag (big enough to hold all of the gear in your pack)

MOUNTAIN BIKING SPECIFIC GEAR:

Team Gear:
Bicycle multi-purpose tool (with allen wrenches)
Chain Repair Tool
Tire pump or CO2 cartridge inflators
Tube patch kit

Individual Gear:
Mountain Bike (no road, triathlon or cyclocross bikes allowed)
Bicycle Helmet
White front light mounted on bike or helmet (long course only)
Rear-Mounted Red Blinking Bicycle Light
Spare tube

PADDLING SPECIFIC GEAR

Team Gear:
Canoes (provided by Bonk Hard Racing)

Individual Gear:
2 Glow Sticks (36-Hour course only)
Paddle (provided by Bonk Hard Racing; personal paddles are allowed)
Type III PFD (provided by Bonk Hard Racing; personal PFDs are allowed)

10/12/2011

2011 PHOTOS!


09/28/2011

POST-RACE UPDATE