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1997 Marathon des Sables

Equipment checklist for Team U.S. Army Watch racers
Competitors in the Marathon des Sables must be self-sufficient, carrying everything they need. Each night they will be provided with fresh drinking water, but all clothing, food, and equipment must be carried on their backs each day. Following is a list of everything racer Alex Blodgett will be carrying during the race.

passport
racer's "bible"
copy of medical forms
paperback book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

backpack
sleeping bag
compass
flashlight
spare batteries
two 1-liter bottles
stove/cradle with alcohol tablets
metal cup
plastic spoon

running shorts
running tights
long-sleeve shirt (mesh)
long-sleeve shirt (microlight)
five socks--double-layer blister-free
shoes (one size larger)
orthodics
face shield (bandanna)
spare lace
glacier glasses
hat

lighter
knife
whistle
survival mirror (plastic wrap around disposable camera)
toothbrush
toothpaste
watch
soap
tissue
ibuprofen
vaseline
lip ointment
sunscreen
bandages
tape for toes
resealable plastic bags
safety pins
topical disinfectant
snake-bite kit