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Performance Adventure Racing Series
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Items below are Optional/Recommended
for the Performance Adventure Races:
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 | Extra compass
- you might want to consider the Brunton
8096 Adventure Racing Compass |
| Gaiters -- they protect your lower legs and keep rocks and sand out of
your shoes -- Click
here for suggestions |
| Kayak or Canoe Carrier for portages -- Your
team should consider the likelihood of a portage during the kayak stage.
According to the Rules, you and your team are allowed to use a
wheeled kayak or canoe carrier. You can contact us about renting
one or... We have found two inexpensive ones: One at www.LLBean.com (item
# RT47937 for $59)and one at www.rei.com (item # 492-180, for about $60),
which are good prices and will be money well-spent. You can also reach L.L.
Bean by phone at (800)221-4221, and R.E.I. at (800)426-4840. |
| Sunscreen -- remember the
race
is in Florida |
| CamelBaktm or similar
water carriers -- Click here for suggestions |
| Energy bars -- you may need the fuel |
| Energy gels -- quick and handy fuel
source -- click
here for suggestions |
| Extra fluid replacement drinks --
more than you think you need |
| All-purpose shoes or Running shoes |
| Fanny-pack or backpack to carry
Check-in Records, etc. |
| Climbing harness and carrabiners
are allowed but not needed |
| Hat for shade |
| Swim suit & Goggles
- for after the race if you like to swim |
| Extra bike repair kit/tools |
| Extra bike pump |
| Patch kit for bike tubes |
| Spare tubes for bike tires |
| Extra Gloves |
| Rain gear/poncho |
| Watch |
| Whistle |
| 6-10 foot lengths of rope -
extra |
| Water jug for cleaning off
sand and dirt |
| Ice chest with plenty of ice |
| Food, fruit, sandwiches, etc,
to keep at Main Transition |
| Towels |
| "Quick dry" shorts,
shirt, and singlet |
| Lip screen |
| Sun glasses with
"keeper" |
| Extra sunglasses |
| Insect repellent |
| Socks (extra pairs) |
| Extra Bandana or handkerchief |
| Extra clothing that's dry |
| More Sunblock and more fluids...
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When looking for gear and clothing for Performance Adventure Racing, we recommend that
you check out our SPONSORS:
|  Mountaineering
-- offers a discount to all of our racers/crew/, volunteers and support
staff. Get a discount of 10% off all regularly priced items and an extra
5% off all sale items when you go
to the Moosejaw site and simply enter coupon code: "Clocky Radu"
every time you checkout -- and your discount will be automatically
applied. |
| ARMY
NAVY
Outdoors
-- Located at 127 Monument Road, Jacksonville, FL. This store has
a fine selection of gear needed for The BEAR race -- or your next
adventure. You'll find backpacks, boots, shoes, outdoor clothing,
camping equipment, and more from a variety of manufacturers. Call (904)
725-5000 for information about items you need or directions to the
store. Here is a suggestion for keeping lots of fluids with you on the
race -- click here for Camelbak. |
NOTE: BIKES, KAYAKS &
CANOES -- Teams need to bring bikes
and kayaks (single or double) or canoes.
All Biking will be done off-road. Be sure to bring an appropriate
bike. Keep in mind that Hanna Park has a large lake, and the Park is
located on the Atlantic Ocean and is also near the St Johns River and the
Intracoastal Waterway. Paddle sections of The Performance Adventure
Racing course could include any available local waters. Kayaks or canoes
are not provided by the managers of this race. Your Team may choose to use
either kayaks or canoes or both (singles, doubles or a combination). The
choice of the style or combination of kayaks or canoes is up to you and
your Team. We would prefer that you use "boats" that are
familiar to your Team for safety's sake. Don't forget that you will need a
life jacket for each member of your Team.
Kayak Rentals:
If you are interested in
renting a kayak in NE Florida, we suggest that you CLICK
HERE to locate a kayak or canoe.
Purchasing a kayak or canoe?
Contact
Pete at Army-Navy Outdoors across Monument Road from Regency
Square Mall in Jacksonville, FL. Call
(904) 725-5000 for information. Pete can suggest products that would be
suited for Performance Adventure Racing. He suggests the following Dagger kayak
models for the race: Cortez, Magellan, Charleston, and Savannah. You
can view these boats at the site for Dagger kayaks at http://www.dagger.com.
Then click on your BACK button to return to The Performance Adventure
Racing Series pages.
NOTE: KAYAKS & CANOES --
Keep in mind that Hanna Park has a large lake, the Park is located on the Atlantic Ocean and is also near the St Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway. Paddle sections of Performance Adventure Race courses could take place on any available local waters and often include a portage. Kayaks or canoes are not provided by the managers of this race. Your Team may choose to use either kayaks or canoes or both (singles, doubles or a combination). The choice of the style or combination of kayaks or canoes is up to you and your Team. We would prefer that you use "boats" that are familiar to your Team for safety's sake. Don't forget that you will need a life jacket for each member of your Team. You may want to consider renting kayaks or canoes in your home area and practicing with them prior to competing in The Performance Adventure Races.
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Official BEAR Adventure Race Hats
-- Created through a special arrangement with LAVA
GEAR Adventure Clothing
This year we will have BEAR Gearhead hats -- high-tech, fast-drying
from Lava Gear with The BEAR logo -- available for our racers to
purchase for use in the The BEAR Adventure Race or as souvenirs of the
experience and accomplishment. The Gearhead Hat has a reflective
band for your nighttime adventures, adjustable back strap with
center-release buckle, mesh side panes for ventilation. It is made of
super tough 4-ply taslan nylon and "bomb-proof" poly mesh.
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The BEAR Gearhead Hats will be
available at the Team Check-in and Team Meeting the day before the race
and at the Race Admin area and at the Awards party after Teams finish.
Cost for this great hat is only $25. Reserve some for yourself
and your supporters by writing
to us -- click here and let us know.
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