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 (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
(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 and GPS |
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, LLC.
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Wilderness, LLC., P.O. Box 2842, Silverthorne, CO 80498-2842 |
Last updated April 4, 2010
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