Gear

Note: All gear presented for pre-race scrutineering must be UNPACKED. You will have ample time in isolation to pack your bags. Time penalties may apply if scrutineering timelines are delayed because your bag is packed prior to entering scrutineering, slowing down gear checks. We recommended grocery bags (or something to that effect) to bring your gear into scrutineering.

* Denotes gear that is compulsory for scouts during the scouting period

Please note that thermal underwear, pullover/jumper, beanie and warm gloves cannot contain more than 10% elastane, lycra or spandex. The rest of the items must be made of the allowable materials listed in the table above.

​​All clothing MUST be well-fitting and meet the material requirements above. The material it is made of must be clearly labelled on the tag to pass scrutineering. Should you have gear that is compliant but no longer has its tags, or the tags have worn down, this must be signed off by the Scrutineering Coordinator PRIOR to the race weekend. There will be multiple opportunities for this in the weeks leading up to the race at times designated by the Scrutineering Coordinator. Should the Scrutineering Coordinator deem the item acceptable you will receive a slip certifying the specific article of clothing. This must be presented at pre-race scrutineering and carried in waterproof bags during the race for presentation at Endpoint scrutineering.

Note: Additional compulsory gear will be supplied to you by the Race Officials at scrutineering. This will include, but not limited to, a GPS tracker, basic first aid kit and maps of the race area.

Note: Additional compulsory gear may be supplied to you by the Race Officials at scrutineering.

Whilst not compulsory, we strongly recommend that you take the following.

Tracking watch (optional): If you wish, your team can bring a GPS-enabled watch to track the race. This must be on silent and will be sealed with your team’s mobile phone at scrutineering. You will not be able to access it until Endpoint.

Drop Bags

Each team will be allowed to bring one (1) drop bag, containing items you wish to have with you at Drop, but NOT during the race. The drop bag must be clearly labelled with your division and college. It is recommended that you do this with masking tape and permanent marker. This will be checked at scrutineering and any drop bag not abiding by these rules may be refused. You may not have immediate access to your drop bag at Endpoint. Therefore, please do not put anything you may urgently need at Endpoint in your drop bags.

Endpoint bags are to be organised with your college coordinators.

Please consult with your coach if you have any queries about the suitability of your equipment. If your coach is unsure, please contact the Scrutineering Coordinator at scrutineering.inwardbound@gmail.com BEFORE the event to clarify.

Cotton Clothing is NOT ALLOWED as it does not “wick” moisture and can easily cause you to become hypothermic in wet conditions. It is also prone to chafing.

If you suffer from any medical conditions (i.e. asthma), please ensure you take the appropriate medication with you on the run, able to last up to 48 hours. Consult with your doctor to ensure that you are able to use this medication during Inward Bound. If you need to bring anything with you that you would like kept confidential please email scrutineering.inwardbound@gmail.com to discuss.

Once at scrutineering, your division may be refused entry into the race if your equipment does not fulfil the requirements specified.

If the gear lists were not viewable or you wish to have the above information downloaded you can use the attached document. A list of gear FAQs is also attached to reiterate important/often overlooked requirements.