Gearing up

 With just 18 days before I leave, I have had quite a few questions about what all I have to carry for the duration of the race. There are several "compulsory" items required by race organizers as well as whatever competitors feel they need for the week. Those are marked by an * in the list.
Here is what I am bringing.  Total weight, before trimming packaging etc is just under 20 lbs.

*Backpack

Osprey Talon 33

            2 x 750-800ml. water bottles

(Attached to the front straps on my pack)

*Sleeping bag

Western Mountaineering - Highlite 

*Flashlight-Headlamp

Xtra batteries for light

I have lithium  - they are lighter and last longer.

*10 saftey pins

1 medium; 1 small… 8 xtra small

 *Compass

With at least 2 degrees of precision!  

*Lighter

*Knife

I use a ultra small “leatherman” b/c is also has scissors

  *Topical disinfectant (alcohol pads)

 *Anti-venom pump

  *Whistle

Very small, lightweight plastic; mine is built into the buckle of the pack's sternum strap

  *Signaling Mirror

*Survival sheet

You know, silver mylar like whats handed out at marathon finish lines

Flare

**provided by race organizers

Salt tablets

**provided by race organizers

 Light Stick for 50 mile stage

**provided by race organizers

EKG - dated within 30 days of event

***must have original copy signed by doctor!!

FOOD

All my food for duration of race

(You must have a minimum of 2000 calories per day)

7 -Breakfasts I have bars, oatmeal, 6- 7 Lunchs: Top Ramen, jerky,    6 - Dinners freeze dried meals… a good variety, mostly rice and chicken compinations   Electolyte drink mix enough for each day… and I have a variety so I don't get sick of one flavor. Suceed Caps (salt pills) for each stage, NUUN (Electrolyte tablets) A variety of Cliff, protein and honey bars/waffle cookies.

Clothing:

One pair of shorts (Brooks Sherpa)

I am also bringing compression shorts as they tend to chafe less (and keep the sand out)

  One race shirt

Brooks Rev T with UPF protection

Moeben UV Arm Sleeves 

Buff

Protects neck, face.

  Sunglasses and/or Goggles

I wear Wiley-X with Light Adjusting lenses that have a foam seal around the eyes to keep out the sand

 Earplugs

 Hat

I use a Brooks breathable running hat… 

One long-sleeve shirt

1-4 pairs of socks

I use Smartwool… PHD Trail Socks

 Windbreaker Brooks LSD cause it balls up into something I can use as a pillow

Tyvec Suit- (Painters overalls-weighs only a few grams/ounces and can keep you a bit warmer at night

 Running shoes WITH Gaiters

Brooks ASR with a custom sewn gaiter

Sunscreen

BodyGlide (well DUH) 

Babywipes

Dehydrated, rehydrate with water

  Lip balm (w. SPF)

Hand sanitizer

Blister care kit- New Skin, needle, disinfectant, Elastikon tape, BlisterShield Powder

Tiny toothbrush

Tiny tube of toothpaste

Deodorant (bet the tent mates will be happy)

Multi-purpose soap

For bathing, cleaning utensils and clothing

Camera (super lightweight and water/sand proof)

Spork

Collapsible bowl

Pencil & notebook (to keep notes on the race)

Sleeping pad -Lightweight foam…