| Home | Olympic | Schedule | Equipment | Travel | Accommodations | Registration | PAY | FAQ

EQUIPMENT

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

This project will include camping in the varied terrain and altitudes that make Olympic such a unique park. So, in addition to basic outdoor clothing every participant needs to have the minimum equipment necessary for that activity. You can expect to encounter wet and rainy conditions. Every student should review the equipment lists provided on this page to make sure that all needs are met.

Program Directors will send all participants a detailed suggested packing list. Below are the items considered essential for this program.

CLOTHING
Lightweight hiking boots (preferably waterproof)
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof rain pants
Hiking pants – Jeans are NOT a good option for hiking in the Pacific Northwest
Short and long sleeved shirts appropriate for hiking.
Warm top layer (warm fleece jacket, wool, etc.)
Long underwear
Warm hat (wool or fleece)
Sun hat with brim
Warm gloves
Socks (lightweight moisture-wicking and heavier wool or wool based socks appropriate for hiking)
Shorts appropriate for hiking

EQUIPMENT
(*please contact program directors immediately if you do not have any of these items)

*Medium backpack appropriate for one night of gear in backcountry (must be able to carry one’s own equipment)
*Tent
*Sleeping bag
*Sleeping pad
Flashlight and/or headlamp and extra batteries
Water bottles or equivalent water pouch (at least 3 liters)
C camp appropriate cup/plate/bowl and utensils

TOILETRIES

Travel towel/washcloth
Personal bathroom items
Sunscreen
Lip balm with sun protection
Antibacterial hand soap
Toilet paper
Plastic bags (Ziploc and large garbage)
Heavy duty insect repellant (Deet recommended)

PERSONAL
Identification
Prescribed medication
Credit card, ATM card, cash
Notebook or journal/pens
Digital camera (if you don’t have one, UW Honors may be able to provide you with one for trip use)
Sunglasses