Adventure Racing #02: What Gear Do I Need For My First Race?

Newcomers to adventure racing are often put off by rumours of excessive cash needed to take part in the sport, for vast mountains of gear. For elite athletes at the sharp end, that may be true. For 'normal' people, it doesn't take much at all to get started - trainers, a helmet, a backpack and a bike! Easy peasy! Beg, buy, borrow or (not) steal, just get hold of some cheap stuff and give it a try. :) There are some basics, especially when it comes to mandatory kit, and also some optional extras covered in this quick overview. I'll flesh out details in future videos. 00:00 Intro 00:51 Shoes / Trainers 01:07 Helmet 01:20 Backpack 01:37 Bike 02:11 Backpack contents 02:27 Map 02:46 Compass 02:58 Whistle 03:12 Torch 03:26 Emergency blanket 03:41 Drybag 04:07 Warm layer 04:15 Waterproof jacket 04:35 First Aid kit 04:51 Buff 05:09 Paddles and PFD 05:38 Motivator... Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aronar   / aronar