Unleash your spirit for adventure in the Swamp Donkey Adventure Race! Teams of three race on an unmarked course using a map and compass to locate checkpoints in the wilderness of Manitoba. Teams trek through the woods, paddle pristine waterways and mountain bike trails in an attempt to be the fastest to reach all of the checkpoints before the 9-hour cut off. The fastest team to the finish line wins!
Still looking to pick up a few last-minute items before September 21st's race? Racers get 10% off all gear up until race day at Wilderness Supply locations!
Mandatory Individual Gear:
Item | Quantity | Featured |
| Whistle | 1 |  |
| Knife (min 2" folding blade) | 1 |
|
| Water bottle/hydration bladder (1L minimum capacity) | 1 | |
| Emergency blanket | 1 | |
| Headlamp + spare batteries | 1 | |
| Lighter / Matches (waterproof recommended) | 1 | |
| Race-specific footwear (trail runners) | 1 pair | |
| Long pants / tights | 1 pair | |
| Fleece or softshell midlayer | 1 | |
| Lightweight rain jacket | 1 | |
| Toque / Buff | 1 | |
| Full-fingered gloves (bike gloves OK) |
1 pair | |
| Race Jersey (Provided by Swamp Donkey AR) |
1 | |
| Recommended but not mandatory: | ||
| Rain pants | 1 pair | |
| Long-sleeved synthetic shirt | 1 | |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | |
| Hat | 1 |
Team Gear
Item |
Quantity | Featured
|
| Compass (sighting mirror recommended) | 2 | |
| Pen and/or Pencil (for map markings) | 1 | |
| Watch | 1 | |
| Waterproof map case | 1 | |
| Water filter or water purification (enough for 30L) | 1 | |
| Set of maps (Provided by Swamp Donkey AR) | 1 | |
| Passport (Provided by Swamp Donkey AR) | 1 | |
| FRS Radio (handheld family radio) Channel to be determined by race staff |
1 | |
| First Aid Kit | ||
| - Tweezers | 1 | |
| - Anti-inflamatory tablets | 6 | |
| - Anti-histamine tablets | 6 | |
| - Adhesive tape | 1 roll | |
| - Gauze | 1 roll | |
| - PEZ dispensor | 1 | |
| - Tensor bandage | 1 | |
| - Closure (butterfly) bandages | 4 | |
| - 5" x 5" blister pad (or equivalent) | 1 |
Mountain Bike
To be carried during each bike section
Item | Quantity |
Individual | |
| Mountain Bike | 1 |
| Bike helmet (must be worn at all times) | 1 |
| Spare tube | 1 |
| Bike gloves | 1 pair |
Team | |
| Tire pump | 1 |
| Tire levers | 1 set |
| Recommended but not mandatory: | |
| Inner tube patch kit | 1 |
| Chain repair tool | 1 |
| Allen keys / hex wrenches | 1 set |
| Bike computer (highly recommended) | 1 |
| Water bottle on bike | 1 |
| Rear blinking light | 1 |
Paddle
To be carried during each paddle session
Item | Quantity | Featured |
Individual | ||
| Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with whistle attached (Must be Canada Coast Guard approved, and worn at all times) |
1 | |
| Canoe or kayak paddle | 1 | |
Team | ||
| Canoe | 1 | |
| Throw Bag (or 15m of floating rope) | 1 | |
| Bailing device | 1 | |
| Recommended but not mandatory: | ||
| Canoe portage cart | 1 | |
| Yoke pads | 1 |