REMINDER: Participants should NOT travel on
commercial airlines with backpacking stoves or fuel.
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)
Shoes (including wading shoes)
Socks (lightweight inner socks with thicker, preferably wool or wool based
outer socks)
Swimsuit
Towel
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)
Candle (or fire starter)