TopPersonal gear each person should have
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socks + extra socks (inner/outer) |
1-2 water bottles (at least a quart) |
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boots (preferably waterproofed) |
ground pad |
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camp shoes (light) |
sleeping bag |
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long underwear - top & bottom |
stuff sacks for sleeping bag & gear |
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long pants and/or wind pants |
backpack with padded hip belt ** |
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shorts |
pack cover (garbage bag works) |
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underwear |
day or fanny pack (optional) |
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1-2 T-shirts |
sit pad or crazy creek type chair (optional) |
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long sleeved shirt |
waterproof matches |
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wool or fleece shirt/jacket |
toilet paper |
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windbreaker and/or parka |
wash cloth and/or wash ‘n dries |
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rain gear (poncho/parka/anorak & pants) |
personal hygiene and 1st Aid items (biodegradable soap only!) |
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mittens or gloves |
a big smile |
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visor or brimmed hat |
2-3 Ziploc bags |
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wool hat and/or ear band |
moleskin or athletic or duct tape or Compeed |
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hankies or bandannas |
sunglasses |
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headlamp or flashlight |
lip sunscreen |
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whistle |
sunscreen |
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trail snacks, hard candy |
insect repellent |
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individual lunches |
pen or pencil and paper (little notebook) |
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gaiters (optional - depending on terrain) |
cup, bowl, spoon, fork, knife |
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camera & film (optional) |
binoculars and/or hand lens (optional) |
Please avoid too much cotton clothing as it is useless for insulation if it gets wet. Make sure to have some synthetic clothes or at least cotton/poly blend.
** NO Daypacks. Backpack must have an adjustable suspension system and good padded hip belt! Pack should have about 3000 cu. inches of space (or more).
Group
Gear (to be shared - Provided by AWI
(save some room in your pack to carry some group gear)
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tents |
stove |
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ground cloth for tent |
fuel for stove |
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"sink" |
cook pots & potholder |
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garbage bag(s) & Ziplocs |
cleaning scrub pad |
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several stuff sacks for hanging food |
food for group dinner |
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topo maps |
water purification system |
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compass |
trowel |
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group 1st Aid Kit |
tarp |
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group repair kit & parachute cord |
flower & wildlife books |
If you have any questions, please call About Wilderness, Inc. Leave a message if no one answers.
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About
Wilderness, LLC, P.O. Box 2842, Silverthorne, CO 80498-2842 |
Last updated April 16, 2002
© 2002 Maryann Gaug All Rights Reserved