PERSONAL GEAR

• pack (internal frame preferred
• daypack
• sleeping bag
• water proof stuff sack for sleeping bag
• sleeping pad (closed cell foam or thermarest)
• nylon cord (tarp, food, or gear hang-up)
• LOTS of matches, lighters, fire-starting devices
• pocket knife
• whistle
• watch
• waterbottle (full)
• cup/spoon
• flashlight or head lamp (remember spare batteries)
• hiking boots
• insulated mug
• duct tape
• walking sticks

Clothing

Main Layer...

• top (T-shirt/shirt)
• bottoms (knickers/sweatpants/trousers NO COTTON)
• inner socks (light wool or synthetic)
• outer socks (short or long wool or synthetic)

Insulating Layers...

• extra top(s) (shirt/sweater/pile top/vest/jacket)
• long underwear (lifa/polypropylene/wool/capilene etc.)
• extra bottoms (pile pants, insulated pants, etc.)

Shell Layer...

• anorak/wind breaker/rain jacket
• wind/rain pants
• gaiters

Extra Clothing

• extra socks
• mitts/gloves
• shorts/swimsuit
• sun/rainhat
• toque/warm hat
• bandana
• sneakers/wetsuit socks (for river crossing)
• waterproof bags for clothing

Toiletries

• toilet paper (in ziploc bags)
• dental floss/tooth brush
• toothpaste
• personal sanitary supplies
• mirror

Medical

• sun glasses
• sun screen
• lip balm & skin cream
• insect repellent

GROUP GEAR

• tent (with fly)
• tarp
• folding saw
• stove
• stove fuel
• ladle
• whisk
• cooking tarp
• pot set & pot holder
• mini can opener
• collapsible water container
• pot scourer
• biodegradable soap
• ground sheet
• ROPE- 50 feet of 1/2” synthetic rope per 2 people
• water purification device/tablets

Food

• meals (breakfast, lunch, supper)
• snacks (gorp, gummy bears, beef jerky, etc.)
• beverages (juice crystals, apple cider, etc.)

First Aid Kit

• scissors
• tweezers
• pain killer
• moleskin/second skin (for blisters)
• antiseptic (alcohol swabs)
• bandaids
• repair kit for equipment
• needle
• thread
• safety pins
  *this is just a basic first aid kit*

Misc.

• map/compass
• candle lantern & extra candle
• duct tape
• camera
• notebook/pencil
• personal id
• boot waterproofing
• extra bags
• binoculars

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