Clothing
☐ Hiking boots (waterproofed, high top) [1]
2-3 pairs of hiking socks (and liners)[2]
☐ camp shoes (old sneakers, sandals or sanuks)
☐ * Water shoes for swimming
☐ Rain jacket or poncho (Including a waterproof backpack cover - Sierra squalls can blow up quickly.)
☐ Rain/wind Pants
☐ Heavy jacket or down parka [3]
☐ Lightweight jacket
☐ Sweater, sweatshirt or fleece
☐ Long-sleeved shirt
☐ Short-sleeved shirt [6]
☐ Long Pants and Shorts or zip on legs (2) [4]
☐ Underwear (2) [6]
☐ Long Underwear [6]
☐ gloves (thin)
☐ Sleepwear
☐ Swimsuit (bring an old beater because the bottom of the hot tub can rough it up a bit).
☐ Hat with brim [5]
☐ Warm hat (wool or fleece) for early mornings or evenings outdoors
☐ *Camp Chair (e.g. Crazy Creek or Thermarest)
Miscellaneous
☐ Small Towel, washcloth, Biodegradable soap, shampoo
☐ * Extra Towel for swimming or spare
☐ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, comb,
☐ Earplugs (in case of loud snorers)
☐ Watch or travel alarm
☐ Extra Personal Snacks for the on-trail portion
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Books [10]/journals/notebook & pen/pencil
As few electronic devices as possible.
We will provide:
Water purification
Eating Cntainer
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Backpacking
☐ Daypack 1,500+ in3 or backpack [7]
☐ Rain cover for pack (a large garbage bag is sufficient)
☐ Tent with rainfly (sharing preferred)
☐ ground cloth
☐ Sleeping bag (20°) (see weather)
☐ Sleeping Pad
☐ Duffle bag (36" max) to load on mules
☐ Water bottles (2 qt [64 oz] total) or bladder (e.g. camelback)
☐ Covered Mug/Cup/ Bowl
☐ We will provide an eating container
☐ Eating Utensils - Spoon (knife and fork optional)
☐ Water filter (iodine will be supplied)
☐ Insect repellent
☐ * Bandanna
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Toilet paper and baggie
☐ The Ten Essentials - see below
☐ *Nature guides [10]
☐ *lightwieght Camera, film, charger
☐ *Binoculars
☐ *Hiking poles
THE REVISED TEN ESSENTIALS [11]
☐ Sun Protection - (sunglasses, sunblock (≥SPF 15), lipscreen) [5]
☐ Insulation - (extra clothing)
☐ Hydration - (water and purification system)
☐ Signal device - (whistle)
☐ Navigation - (map and compass or GPS)
☐ Illumination - (flashlight and/or headlamp)
☐ * Nutrition - (extra food)
☐ * First-aid kit - (wound management and medications) [9]
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* Emergency shelter - (trash bag or space blanket)
☐ * Fire - (matches or lighter)
☐ * Knife
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