EQUIPMENT LIST
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- (USE COMMON SENSE, SOME ITEMS CAN BE SHARED)
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- PACKING
- Backpack
- Pack cover or trash bag to cover backpack in rain
- Some lashing straps or rope to tie things onto pack
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- SHELTER
- Plastic sheet for under tent
- Sleeping bag and stuff sack
- Sleeping pad
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- PERSONAL ITEMS
- Bible
- Pen & pad of paper
- Cup, spoon, fork, knife
- Flashlight
- Chapstick
- Comb
- Sun screen
- Sun glasses
- Insect repellant
- Toilet paper/Kleenex tissue
- Tooth paste and brush
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- BOOTS
- Hiking socks
- Hiking boots
- Thin socks (e.g. polypropylene)
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- CLOTHES
- Long pants
- Shorts
- Long-sleeved shirt, preferably wool
- Rain gear
- T Shirt
- Underwear
- Warm hat (wool)
- Jacket, Wool sweater, or polyester fleece jacket*
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- OPTIONAL PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
- Camera, film, accessories
- Duct tape
- Pocket knife
- Repair kit (contents may vary)
- Watch
- Sandals or tennis shoes
- Stuff sacks or compression sacks
- Small pouches, ziplock bags, etc.
- Medicines (Please inform counselors)
- *It is important to be prepared for changing weather.
Dress in layers, which can be removed as you get hot from
walking. Cotton clothing is cold when wet, and is not
recommended. It is a good idea to have at least some wool
or synthetic clothing, and adequate rain gear. A rain
jacket, preferably breathable, works best, but is
expensive. A poncho alone may not keep you dry enough if
it is cold and rainy.
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- PLEASE DO NOT BRING: Electronic games or audio devices
(radios, Walkmans, etc.), weapons, or snacks.
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- COOKING EQUIPMENT
- Cook kit
- General Cooking Utensils
- Dish soap
- Fuel
- Stove
- Water bucket
- Water bottle (1-2 quarts)
- Water filter
- Trash bags
- Liquid soap for dishes and hands
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- SAFETY
- First Aid Kit
- Antibiotic ointment
- Antiseptic pads
- Band aids
- Fire starters or candles (optional)
- Moleskin (for blisters, important)
- Space blanket (optional)
- Tweezers
- Tylenol or aspirin
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- OTHER COMMON EQUIPMENT
- Food Containers
- Tent with stakes and poles
- Matches or lighter
- Candles and candle lantern
- Water filter
- Rope (at least 80 feet, for group)
- Safety pins
- Sewing kit
- Small shovel
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- NAVIGATION & STUDY
- Compass
- Guide books
- Maps
- Binoculars
- Wilderness permit
- Star Chart/ planisphere
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- GROUP EQUIPMENT FOR BASE CAMPS
- Ice Chests
- Tents
- Lanterns
- Stoves
- Games
- Mountain Bikes & helmets
- GPS
- Board Games
- Frisbees
- Baseball & gloves
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