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EQUIPMENT

REMINDER: Participants should NOT travel on commercial airlines with backpacking stoves or fuel.

This project will include an over-night backpacking experience so, in addition to basic outdoor clothing and equipment, every participant needs to have the minimum equipment necessary for that activity. Please review the equipment lists provided on this page to make sure that all needs are met. Except for stoves, students are encouraged to bring their own camping/backpacking equipment. For those who don't have equipment or don't want to travel with their equipment, the SUU Outdoor Center will offer some rentals at reasonable rates (below).

CLOTHING
Hat(s) (brimmed for sun protection, wool/fleece for cool weather)
Shirts (T-shirts and some long sleeved for cooler weather and sun protection)
Jackets (windbreaker/rain jacket and fleece/wool jacket)
Pants (loose fitting and light colored, nylon/polyester fabrics are best, jeans not recommended for hike)
Long underwear (polypropylene recommended)
Boots/shoes (sturdy footwear is highly recommended, lightweight boots are great)
Wading shoes (sandals [Chacos, Tevas, etc. NOT flip-flops], water shoes, or old sneakers)
Socks (lightweight inner socks with thicker, preferably wool or wool based outer socks)
Shorts (option for warmer weather)

BASIC TRIP EQUIPMENT
Knapsack or day pack
Water bottles (at least 3 liters)
Garbage bag (large)
Lip balm and sun block
Bandana
Flashlight
Toilet paper
Cup, plate/bowl, utensils
Notebook and pen/pencil
Insect Repellent*
Nylon cord*
Watch*
Camera*
Binoculars*

Rentals Available (see below) to be organized and paid for after arrival
Backpack ($12-$16)
Tent ($24 for a two-person tent)
Sleeping bag ($14-$18)
Sleeping pad ($3-$6)
Stove ($6, shared among four people)

*These items are considered optional. This list is not all inclusive and should be adapted to your specific needs and the requirements, weather, season of the trip.

12 ESSENTIALS

Map (provided)
Compass (provided)
Flashlight
Trail food (provided0
Extra Clothing
Pocket knife
Matches (lighter)
First Aid Kit
Sunglasses
Water bottle (at least 1 quart)
Water purifier -filter or chemical (provided)
Candle (or fire starter)

RENTAL RATES

The SUU Outdoor Rec Center is offering participants the SUU student/faculty rates. | RENTAL RATES |

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