GEAR
- Tent (with waterproof fly sheet)
- Sleeping bag
- fiber filled
- Ensolite pad
- Backpack (with waterproof cover)
- Small daypack or fanny pack
CLOTHING *indicates colder weather needs
- Hiking boots or good walking shoes (waterproof)
- Extra pair of shoes - tennis shoes or sandals
- Rain Gear - jacket with hood and pants (best) or a poncho
- Wool socks (or wool blend) - 2 pair
- non-cotton sock liners - 2 pair
- Insulated long underwear * (Not cotton! Go for polypropolene, capilene,
silk)
- 1 Pair of shorts
- 2 T-shirts
- 1 Long pants - not jeans!!
- 1 Long sleeve shirt -flannel shirt great!
- 1 Warm jacket/wool sweater *
- Underwear
- Sun hat - Wool hat *
- Wool/insulated gloves *
- Bandanas (2)
Suggestions:
- Dress in layers
- Do not sleep in anything you wore during the day!
- Pack EVERYTHING in a plastic bag!
- Do not wear cotton next to your skin if it is cold and wet!
TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush/paste
- Biodegradable soap/shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
- Contact solution/case
- Glasses/case
- Sun screen and lip protection
- Bug repellant
COOKING
- Bag with a handle to contain all food (food must be hung in tree
at night!)
- Matches/lighter
- Stove/extra fuel
- Pot/pan/lids
- Pot tong/holder
- Cup
- Utensils
- Plate
- Cleaning pad/soap (biodegradable)
- 2-3 Water bottles (at least 2 quarts)
- Can opener
- Plastic bags (large and small)
- Ziplock freezer bags best
MISCELLANEOUS
Essentials:
- Pocketknife
- Flashlight & extra batteries
- Camera/film/batteries
- Sunglasses
- Lash straps
- Money
- Needed medications for allergies or medical conditions
Extras:
-Compass
- Journal/pen
- Swimsuit
- Playing cards
- Whistle
- Nylon cord
- Candles Trip
leader will provide: first aid kit, water
purifier, rope to hang food, map, trowel
