Van Boxes

I have been surprised to learn that many teams on these relay races don't prepare van boxes - a shared box of supplies that can be used by all of the runners or walkers in an effort to cut down expense and stuff to be carried in the van. Our list of van box items includes:

VAN SUPPLY BOX
Flashlights
Headlamp
First aid kit
Clipboard
Runner on road sign
Reflective vests (2 - 3)
Antibacterial soap
Extra garbage bags
Fix a flat
Space blanket
Tea tree oil (or similar) for repellent
DEET repellent
Vaseline
BodyGlide
Icy
Hot
Excedrin
Ibuprofen
Benadryl
Sunscreen
Extra batteries
Blister care kit (Moleskin, secondskin, bandaids)
Wound / sprain care kit
(gloves, tape, bandaids, antiseptic wipes, prewrap
Toilet paper
Scissors
Pens
Reflective tape
Masking tape
Spray bottle
Paper
towels
Plastic eating utensils
Babywipes
Pepper spray
Flares

We have found that most of these items are owned by someone on the team, and if everyone signs up to bring what they have, all of the items are covered. Individuals aren't left scrambling to buy their own wound and blister care items, and there aren't six different reflective vests floating through the van. After the race, if it's something you want to repeat, you store the box until the next year and re-inventory before the race begins.