Sample Gear List
With all the equipment, clothes, etc. that we must bring to a triathlon, it’s very easy to forget something without a checklist. So to hopefully make it easier for you all, I have compiled a generic version of what I use when I pack for races. Since long course and ultra distance races tend to require more gear than short course races, I have put in bold those items necessary for both short course and long course. Those items not in bold are probably only necessary for long course or ultra distance racing. I also roughly the items according to when and where they are needed.
You can take this checklist and modify it to suit your specific needs. Go through and check off each item as you pack, and check through it again when you arrive at the race destination. Granted you will receive a few of these items, such as your race number, when you get to the race venue.
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Non-Race Stuff (assuming overnight travel) |
Bike Check-in |
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Bike |
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Toiletries |
2 CO2 |
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Clothes |
Inflator |
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Snacks |
Tire |
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Race Information |
Tube |
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Phone |
Large plastic bags |
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Wetsuit hanger |
Bike Number |
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Workout clothes |
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Swimsuit |
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Goggles |
Pre-race |
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Swim cap |
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Bike tools, lube, rags, etc. |
Breakfast food |
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Extra wheels (a luxury, not a necessity) |
Warmup Clothes |
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Water |
Water |
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Scissors |
Drinks and bottles for the bike |
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Reflective tape |
Aero bottle (a luxury, not a necessity) |
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Pre-race snack |
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Cycling Shoes |
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Registration |
Pump |
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Sunscreen |
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Photo ID |
Lip Balm |
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Confirmation/Bib number |
Food for the bike |
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USAT card |
Watch |
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Flashlight (in case you get to transition pre-dawn) |
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Swim |
Bike-to-run |
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Race Suit |
Racing shoes |
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Race Cap |
Socks (unless you can run sock-free) |
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Goggles |
Number belt |
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Wetsuit (if legal) |
Run number |
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Body Glide/Sportslick |
Food/fuel for the run |
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Timing chip (if it’s a chip timed event) |
Running Hat |
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Towel |
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Swim-to-bike |
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Run Special Needs |
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Helmet |
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Helmet number |
Food/fuel for the run |
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Sunglasses |
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Number belt |
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Bike Number |
Post-race |
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Towel |
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Food/drink for recovery |
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Clothes |
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Bike Special Needs |
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Drinks/bottles for the bike |
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2 CO2 |
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Tire |
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Tube |
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Food for the bike |
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