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Nemo Tents by Mike Kloser A few years back I was at the Outdoor Retailer show and saw this new company "Nemo", who had a really cool concept for tents. They had designed inflatable frame tents, I thought Adventure Racing would be a perfect application for this technology. I offered to partner up our team's hands on experience with Nemo and help design the ultimate Adventure Racing tent. They didn't hesitate in excepting our offer and have been incredibly responsive to our ideas. They have come up with the Hypno PQ (Primal Quest), I would have to say this is one very impressive and light weight tent, perfect for our application. No bulky heavy poles, it's lightweight and easy to erect. As matter of fact, I like the tent so much, that I take it out when I go hiking and camping with my family, my kids are always begging to use it! If you are in the market for an awesome racing tent or just a really high tech tent to take out in the back country, check out Nemo tents at www.NemoEquipment.com Princeton Headlamps by Mike Kloser Having been Adventure racing for nearly a decade, I've used a lot of different headlamps. With the onset of the modern LED technology over the past few years, we are blessed with the ability to have bright, compact, light weight, waterproof and practical head lamps to use in Adventure Racing. No one's lights better exemplify these qualities than that of Princeton Tec's! My favorite as of late is the EOS, it's "all in one" self contained design is a winner in weight and design. I love the fact that I have a compact functional light, that I can rely upon for days without needing to change battery and having the ability to click it onto high beam for spotting off in the distance, makes the EOS perfect for Adventure Racing! It works super over or under helmets and functions great as a light while on the bike. Adventure Racing requires that we have a mandatory head lamp with us at all times. I choose to bring along the Princeton Tec Scout, as it meets all the requirements I personally set for a mandatory light. It's extremely, compact, light weight, water resistant and has two bright LED bulbs with 4 light settings! The Scout is functional and has got me through some pretty extreme conditions... I also find it ideal for a back up light when attached to the handle bars of my bike. www.princetontec.com Epic Paddles by Ian Adamson After 25 years of competitive paddling, the only kayak paddle I have found that has proven robust enough to withstand the rigors of adventure racing, yet is super efficient, ultra light and versatile is the Epic wing. These paddles are adjustable in length and blade angle, break apart into two or four pieces and are built with precision and quality that rivals any other on the market. www.epickayaks.com Sole Custom Footbeds by Michael Tobin & Mike Kloser There's no question that foot care is vital in adventure racing. Every experienced adventure athlete has their "tricks to the trade" foot care secrets. Here's one we swear by. Sole Custom footbeds. Imagine a footbed that custom fits to your foot, not the average of 1 billion feet. Thereby, with every foot strike, your body weight is evenly supported by the sole of your feet. This reduces pressure to any particular place and minimizes unwanted movement that can cause blisters and stress to your knees and muscles. It all adds up to better performance. "In Expedition Races like the Primal Quest and the Raid World Championships, we find ourselves racing for days with hefty packs on our backs. If it weren't for the support and comfort that Sole Custom Insoles provides, we'd be suffering like dogs from sore aching feet. When it comes to comfort in custom insoles, Sole leads the way!" www.yoursole.com Adventure Medical Kits by Michael Tobin Medical Kits are part of the dreaded mandatory gear list but few adventure racers haven't actually used their contents. If only race directors mandatory medical items were as well thought out as Adventure Medical Kits. They even have a line of ultralight and waterproof kits for Adventure Racers designed for 3-4 people for 3-4 days! From wound management and medications to special instruments and a tiny roll of duct tape, what more could one need? Knock on wood! www.adventuremedicalkits.com Aloksak by Ian Adamson When it comes to keeping essential items of equipment and apparel dry, Aloksaks are the only product I trust. These sealable bags are water resistant to 1,000ft, transparent, compliant and built of durable plastic that withstands the abuse of the toughest adventure races. I use Aloksaks to keep maps, apparel, food, electronic equipment and medical supplies completely dry in the wettest conditions. www.watchfuleyedesigns.com NIKE
ACG Pro Series Packs by
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