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SAHARA RACE (EGYPT) 2009
PRELIMINARY EQUIPMENT LIST
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED ITEMS ARE SHOWN BELOW EACH MANDATORY ITEM
(THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE REVIEWED AT CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL)
Note: The ‘X’ indicates that the item is available in the RacingThePlanet Store, see
www.racingtheplanet.com
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Item/Type
Comments / Website
□ BACKPACK
Mandatory Equipment and Optional Equipment - most carry a 30-litre backpack. Note: There is no one backpack model that works for everyone. seven-day event. Developed by Sahara Race champion Ray Zahab for RacingThePlanet and 4 Deserts events. 30-liter backpack and 5-liter front pouch to balance weight. Great also as a training backpack for all levels. www.racingtheplanet.com □ SLEEPING BAG
Minimum requirement is for sleeping bags □ 7 DAY FOOD SUPPLY
You will be responsible for your own food require the addition of hot water. Hot water will be available at the campsites. □ HEADLAMP + BACK-UP
Competitors are required to carry both a headlamp and a backup light source during the event. The back-up light must be of equal strength to the primary headlamp (it can be another headlamp if you choose). Note: There are many brands and options. We have found Black Diamond to be superior to other headlamp brands. SureFire makes some of the best and Page 1 of 9
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PRELIMINARY EQUIPMENT LIST
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Item/Type
Comments / Website
highest powered flashlights on the market – these are invaluable if you are lost or want to see a far distance ahead. Primary: Black Diamond Spot LED www.bdel.com □ COMPASS
Silva makes the best compass in the world. Note: There is no navigation in the event. □ SAFETY PINS
□ NATIONALITY PATCHES
□ KNIFE
A small knife or multi-tool to be carried as part of your survival gear. Many brands of knives will suffice. □ WHISTLE
□ SURVIVAL BLANKET
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PRELIMINARY EQUIPMENT LIST
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Item/Type
Comments / Website
□ HAT OR CAP
running cap, baseball cap or legionnaire style desert hat. □ SUNGLASSES
□ LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET
insulation, as the weather can be cold. Many brands will be appropriate, but make sure that the jacket will keep you warm. Another option is using base-layering such as that from Patagonia (Capilene 1–4). □ SHORTS OR TIGHTS
□ FLEECE HAT
□ GLOVES
□ T-SHIRTS, LONG OR SHORT
made of a quick dry material. Wear long-sleeves if you are sensitive to the sun. □ SHOES
Competitors wear trail or running shoes – Asics is the most popular running shoes model and Montrail is the most popular trail shoe model. Remember to buy your shoes 1 – 2 sizes larger than what you Page 3 of 9
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Item/Type
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normally wear to account for swelling and tape for blisters. □ SUNSCREEN
protection, is waterproof / sweat proof and is greaseless. super sensitive to the sun), SPF 30 (Highly recommended by all dermatologists to prevent skin cancer) □ BLISTER KIT
Suggestion: small container of Zeasorb or Browns Original Foot Powder, 20 alcohol wipes, a small ziplock bag with 20, one inch Spenco 2nd Skin patches, a sewing needle to drain blisters, and at least two yards of Elastikon wrapped around a small pencil. Hydropel or SportsSlick lubricant also works well. Duct tape can be substituted for Leukotape. Note: The 4 Deserts SwissCard works great as part of the blister kit. □ MEDICATION
pain relief for head and foot aches such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
□ ALCOHOL GEL
□ ELECTROLYTES
you hydrated throughout the day. Enough for seven days. Page 4 of 9
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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Item/Type
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□ RED FLASHING LIGHT
backpack and to be switched on when you are competing in the dark. Page 5 of 9
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
(NOT MANDATORY, BUT SUGGESTED)
Note: The ‘X’ indicates that the item is available in the RacingThePlanet Store, see
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Item/Type
Comments / Website
□ SLEEPING PAD
weight or regular size for added comfort and warmth. A self-inflating half size pad that provides padding in all the essential areas is also lighter; however, it is very difficult to eliminate the air each morning for packing. You will not be provided with anything if you do not bring anything yourself. □ SCARF / HEADGEAR
scarf, headgear, sweatband, etc. Highly recommended. □ TREKKING POLES
□ SOCKS
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Item/Type
Comments / Website
□ GAITERS
some wear gaiters, others do not. Ankle gaiters keep debris out of your shoes. competitors in the 4 Deserts. www.racingtheplanet.com □ HYDRATION SYSTEM
hydration bladder and/or water bottles. Many prefer the SmarTube or similar models. □ FLIP FLOPS or SLIPPERS
choose the lightest model you can find. Croc shoes and hotel slippers work well. □ LIP SUNSCREEN
□ INSECT REPELLENT
Bite Blocker (protects against mosquitoes and flies) □ COOKING TIN or CUP
fire. Titanium products are the lightest but very expensive. Many cut the top off of the 1.5 liter bottles provided to use as a cup. □ EATING UTENSILS
in case you lose one. Titanium products are the lightest option but expensive. Flipsticks, Folding Chopsticks by Brunton □ ZIP-LOCK BAGS or WATERPROOF /
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SANDPROOF BAGS
items in zip-lock bags. For more expensive items, e.g., camera, passport, you may consider waterproof/sandproof bags. □ TISSUES
□ WET WIPES
□ TOWEL
□ TOOTHBRUSH / TOOTPASTE
□ WRISTWATCH / INSTRUMENT
compass, alarms and timer can be useful. Speed and distance monitor (pedometer), barometer and heart rate monitor provide interesting feedback. Luminox (excellent for viewing at night) changeable batteries, not rechargeable batteries. Competitors will not have access to recharge their batteries. The course is marked every 25 meters. GPS coordinates are not provided. A GPS is most useful for measuring distance. keep the music player in a waterproof/sandproof bag. In addition, you will need a solar panel or other device to keep it charged. Competitors will not have access to recharge their Page 8 of 9
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Item/Type
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□ SOLAR PANEL
Solaris™ i6 Foldable iPod® Charger by keep your iPod or camera with power. www.brunton.com □ CAMERA
If your camera is not waterproof then place it in double zip lock bags. □ BOOK or MAGAZINE
□ ENERGY BARS / GELS
choose from. To avoid an upset stomach, be sure to test your energy bars or gels during your training runs. □ OTHER DRINK MIXES
for mornings and nights around the campfire (e.g. coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soup, etc). □ SNACKS
good variety is recommended (e.g. trail mix, potato chips, beef jerky, etc.). □ NUTRITION PRODUCTS
recommended by those who have completed the 4 Deserts series. Page 9 of 9
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