| Short-sleeve Shirt |
2 |
Lightweight, light color cotton. |
Buy |
| Long-sleeve Shirt |
1 |
Lightweight, light color cotton for sun and insect protection. |
Buy |
| Lightweight Pants |
1 |
Quick-drying and loose-fitting. For sun and insect protection.
NO COTTON JEANS! |
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| Lightweight Shorts |
1 |
Quick-drying. |
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| Wool Socks |
2 pairs |
Wool, polar fleece or polypropylene. NO COTTON! |
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| Long Underwear |
1 pair |
Long sleeved top and bottom. For rainy days and water use.
Synthetic, wool or silk. NO COTTON! |
Borrow |
| Sweater |
2 |
One lightweight, one midweight. Wool or polar fleece. No cotton
sweatshirts. |
Buy (Fleece) or borrow - limited. |
| Warm Hat |
1 |
Wool or polar fleece. Early and late season trips only. |
Borrow |
| Rain Coat |
1 |
MUST BE WATERPROOF, not water resistant! |
Borrow - very limited |
| Wind or Rain Pants |
1 |
Unlined nylon wind pants. On some trips this will be your
only pants |
Borrow - very limited |
| Sun Hat |
1 |
For sun protection. |
Buy (caps only) |
| Swimsuit |
1 |
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| Underwear (optional) |
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| Lightweight Hiking or Running Shoes |
1 pair |
For off-water use. Please avoid heavy duty hiking boots with
hard soles. Look for soft shoes that won’t damage the
earth. |
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| River Shoes or Old Sneakers |
1 pair |
For paddling and water use. No open-toed sandals. |
Borrow - limited sizes |
| Sleeping Bag |
1 |
Lightweight. NO COTTON! For hiking, sea kayaking and biking
trips, bags must be compact. |
Borrow |
| Sleeping Pad |
1 |
Closed cell foam, lightweight, compact pad. |
Borrow |
| Nylon Stuff Sack |
2 |
One for sleeping bag, one for all clothes. |
Buy or Borrow |
| Book for Pleasure Reading |
1 |
For recommendations check the list on our website. Books about
adventure/nature are great choices. Pack in a zip lock bag. |
Borrow |
| Journal and writing utensil |
1 each |
Pack in a zip lock bag with book. |
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| Daypack |
1 |
Simple pack for daytrips. |
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| Water Bottle |
1 |
Wide-mouth, non-leaking bottle with screw-on top.
NO STRAWS! |
Buy |
| Knife |
1 |
NON-SERRATED blade. Soft steel. Must have LOCKING BLADE. |
Buy |
| Toothbrush |
1 |
Pack in zip lock bag with flashlight. |
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| Feminine Supplies |
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Bring an ample supply of tampons/pads in ziplock bag. |
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| Moccasins |
1 pair |
For wearing at camp and in fragile areas. |
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| Bandana |
1 |
For many uses. |
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| Backpack |
1 |
Internal frame, expedition-size pack. |
Borrow |
| Flashlight/Headlight |
1 |
Small flashlight or headlight with batteries-in zip lock w/toothbrush. |
Buy |
| Sunblock |
1 |
Natural ingredients and animal cruelty-free. |
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| Camera |
1 |
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| Instrument |
1 |
We can provide a waterproof bag for an instrument as big as
a guitar. |
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