MANDATORY GEAR

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MANDATORY GEAR

All Runners must bring their mandatory gear to the bib collection to have it checked.

The Wilson Prom terrain, despite the beautiful landscapes, is legitimate wilderness. Therefore, you will be required to carry mandatory items and these will be defined as your minimum items.

SingleTrack Events will add to this any further items if the weather anticipated demands it so to manage most effectively your safety and that of our crew.

    • 2L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Water Filtration / Purification - a good option is a screw on soft flask filter cap (such as HydraPak).Any method is accepted and not mandated by us. It is up to you, other options include purification tablets or SteriPEN.

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode.

    • Portable, fully charged phone charging battery pack (minimum 10,000 mAH) with compatible charging cables for your device.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Compass (must be physical compass seperate from your watch or phone).

    • Map and Course Notes (supplied at Bib Collection).

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Emergency space bag or light bivvi bag (1 only) or equivalent bag (Space blankets are not accepted).

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • One working torch with spare batteries (two recommended for runners running through the night)

    • 500 kcal of Emergency Food (equivalent to 2 food bars).

    • Waterproof Pants

    • Thermal long pants - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM (recommended).

    • Road Safety Reflective Vest (details TBA)

    • 2L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode.

    • Portable, fully charged phone charging battery pack (minimum 10,000 mAH) with compatible charging cables for your device.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Compass (must be physical compass seperate from your watch or phone).

    • Map and Course Notes (supplied at Bib Collection).

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Emergency space bag or light bivvi bag (1 only) or equivalent bag (Space blankets are not accepted).

    • Warm headwear (beanie, buff or balaclava).

    • Warm full fingered gloves.

    • Waterproof gloves - Large dishwashing gloves are acceptable.

    • One working torch

    • Waterproof Pants

    • Thermal long pants - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Additional Warm Layer (weather dependent) - A heavy weight insulating layer such as a 250 - 350+ GSM fleece or a heavy weight merino top (minimum 260 GSM) designed for cold conditions. Must provide significant insulation for static periods or emergencies.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • Telstra SIM (recommended).

    • 1L capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top (weather dependent) made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Survival / Emergency Blanket.

    • Warm headwear - beanie, buff or balaclava.

    • Warm full fingered gloves

    • Waterproof Pants

    • Thermal long pants - Polypropylene or wool textile only.

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

    • 500ml capacity of liquid storage (Zip Lock bags are not accepted).

    • Fully charged Smart Phone that is NOT in airplane mode.

    • GPX file on watch or AVENZA Map on phone.

    • Snake Bite Bandage (not less than 10cm x 2m). We recommend SMART bandage (LINK HERE with valuable information on snake bites as well).

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood (weather dependent). Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the mountains.

    • Long sleeve thermal top (weather dependent) made of polypropylene or wool textile only with a minimum fabric weight of 150 GSM (medium weight). Must be designed for active use in cold environments, with good moisture-wicking and insulating properties.

    • Warm full fingered gloves

    • Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event).

  • No requirements.

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