Compulsory Gear

WildEndurance is a serious undertaking and it is important for your safety and the safety of others that you have the right gear with you to keep you safe and warm. The weather in the Blue Mountains may be warm during the day but it will definitely be cold at night.  It could be freezing cold and wet for the whole weekend and it could even snow. 

The following list specifies compulsory gear that you must carry at all times during the event. 

This list is the minimum required to ensure your safety on the course.  You should think about taking some extra warm and wet weather gear with you or having some extra clothing options with your support crew. 

We will be checking to make sure you have all the right gear at Event Registration and at the start. There will be spot checks of equipment during the event and failure to carry the following compulsory items may result in a penalty or disqualification.  We will be strict on checking compulsory gear during the event.

Per individual

• Thermal long sleeve shirt (polypro, wool, fleece or similar- cotton, coolmax and Skins shirts will not be sufficient)
• Thermal tights (polypro or similar- cotton, coolmax and Skins tights will not be sufficient)
• Full fingered lightweight thermal gloves
• Beanie, balaclava or equivalent
• Waterproof jacket with hood
• Space blanket, light bivvy sack or equivalent
• Fluorescent and reflective vest - for use on road sections at night. (if you would like to pre order this item we can supply the vests with WildEndurance logo printed on them at $40 each)
• Capacity to carry a minimum of 2 litres of water (the longest stretch between water stops on the course is approx 23km)
• Minimum 500 calories of food (equivalent to about three muesli bars or two sandwiches)
• One headlamp or torch plus spare batteries.
• Plastic bag for your personal rubbish (a large Ziploc bag is best)

Per team

• First aid equipment- Minimum of  3 x compression bandages, 1x triangular bandage, 2x sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care such as blister block paches, compeed or fixamol, antiseptic wipes and any relevant personal medications such as asthma or allergy medications.
• Course maps and notes for your current leg as supplied or available on website.  You will be provided with one set of black and white maps and course notes for each leg of the course.  You will need to protect these from getting wet.
• Waterproof map case
• Two mobile phones per team- Telstra NextG is strongly recommended

Recommended

• Ankle gaiters to keep debris out of shoes
• Sunscreen
• Vasoline or other body lubricant
• Cap
• Spare socks
• Waterproof pants
• Fleece top for night time
• Spare jackets and clothing with road crew.
• Spare batteries with road crew