Personal equipment
This must be carried and transported by each member of the team at all times, it is personal and nontransferable; it is subject to spot checks by the organization staff at any stage of the race. If a competitor does not comply (s)he could be disqualified or penalized.
Group Equipment
This equipment can be distributed out among the team members or can be carried by only one of them. It is subject to spot checks by the organization staff at any stage of the race. If the team does not comply they can be disqualified or penalized.