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In your pack: This stuff goes in your pack (Remember that ½ of the volume and 1/3 to ½ of the weight that you carry will be food, tent, cooking gear, and other group equipment): |
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| 1) | 1 pair sneakers. (Light weight camp shoes. Also used for fording streams. If you wear these in the van while traveling, don’t forget to put them in your pack before we hit the trail.) | ||
| 2) | 1 long sleeved shirt. Wool preferred (Wool will keep you warm even when it is wet). | ||
| 3) | 1 pair shorts - Modest and comfortable. (You may substitute a second pair of long trousers if you prefer.) | ||
| 4) | 1 warm lightweight jacket. Wool, down, or zip-hooded sweat shirt. (Your warmth should depend on layers of clothing rather than one heavy garment.) | ||
| 5) | 1 stocking cap. (Not necessary if you have a hooded sweat shirt.) | ||
| 6) | 2 sets of underwear. | ||
| 7) | 1 set long underwear top and bottom. Wool or duofold. (Depending on your nature you may not need these. If you are comfortable when others feel cool you may leave these at home.) | ||
| 8) | 2 pair heavy socks. Norwegian rag wool type. (For warmth and padding.) | ||
| 9) | 2 pair light liner socks. Light wool, nylon, or olefin. (These will serve to reduce friction and prevent blisters.) Note: Some of the newer specialty trekking socks (#8 above) are designed to be used without liners. If you have this type of heavy sock, you may omit these. | ||
| 10) | 1 pair light work gloves. (Leather or cotton for cooking camp work, warmth, and rope work.) | ||
| 11) | 1 or 2 bandannas. (Used for sweat bands, handkerchiefs, hot pads, wash rags, etc.) | ||
| 12) | 1 small towel. | ||
| 13) | Toilet kit - Tooth brush, tooth paste (small travel size), small chunk of Ivory soap (Biodegradable), etc. (Drill a hole in the soap and tie a piece of string through it so you can hang it up to dry, or tie it in the toe of an old nylon stocking. The stocking will let it dry quickly and will double as a wash rag. You won't need much so keep it small.) | ||
| 14) | Hat for sun protection. | ||
| 15) | Medical supplies. Band-Aids, antiseptic ointment, lip salve, aspirin, etc. (Think of the things that you normally use and bring that. If you need special medication be sure to bring it and let the leaders know the details. The leaders will prepare for the unusual or unexpected requirements.) | ||
| 16) | Mole skin. (For blister protection.) | ||
| 17) | Mosquito repellent. (Avoid the aerosols as they are bulky and heavy. Suggest Cutter or Off in the small squeeze or pump bottles.) | ||
| 18) | 1 flashlight that uses 2 AA cells. (New LED models are better but much more expensive.) | ||
| 19) | 1 spare set of batteries. (The sun will dictate our schedule. We won't often need flashlights.) | ||
| 20) | 1 spare bulb for you flashlight (if not using LED type). | ||
| 21) | 1 pocket knife. No sheath knives or hunting knives please. (If it would not be welcome at school find a smaller one. Cutting string, cheese and summer sausage will be about the extent of it’s usefulness.) | ||
| 22) | 2 butane lighters for starting stoves and burning used toilet paper. | ||
| 23) | Bible. (Small and light) | ||
| 24) | Sun screen. (Critical for those with a lighter skin color): At the trip altitudes (11,000 feet +), you will burn quickly.) | ||
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| 25) | 1 wide mouth Nalgene water bottle. 1 quart or 1 liter size. (Avoid hard plastic lids. They tend to break. This will be used to mix beverages and as a canteen.) Note: one of these will be supplied to you or you may choose to use your own. | ||
| 26) | Camera. Extra film and camera batteries. | ||
| 27) | A book. (For entertainment type reading.) | ||
| 28) | Sunglasses. | ||
| 29) | Fishing equipment. (People 16 years old and older will need a license. The cost is $5.25/day, $18.25/5 days, or $40.25/season. You can purchase these on our way in.) Note: The opportunities to fish on this trip will be very limited. | ||
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In the vehicle: The following should come with you in the vehicle (Pack this in a soft pack or duffel bag that will fit under a seat or in the luggage rack. If you don't have something else use an old pillow case): | |
| 1) | Fresh clothing to wear at the end of the trip. | ||
| 2) | Toilet kit so you can clean up and get comfortable when we get to the motel on Sunday. | ||
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| 3) | Pillow. (For comfort in the vehicle. Not for the trail.) | ||
| 4) | MP3 etc. (Not to be taken on the trail. Please plan to use head phones.) | ||
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On your body: The following should be on your body when we leave the trail head (You may want to pack these in a plastic garbage bag and carry them in the car with you. You will not have room in your pack for these): | |
| 1) | 1 pair boots. Low cut over the ankle style preferred. (Be sure they are well broken in. Sore feet are no fun at all. We will cover between 35 and 45 miles during the week, much of it off trail in rough country. | ||
| 2) | 1 pair heavy socks. Norwegian rag wool type (additional - you have two pair in your pack). | ||
| 3) | 1 pair light liner socks (additional - you have two pair your pack). See note in item 9 of Pack section. | ||
| 4) | 1 light-weight parka or poncho. Water-proof for wind and rain protection. (Caution, water-repellent is not adequate. This should be either on you or packed in your pack with easy access) | ||
| 5) | 1 short sleeved shirt. (Depending on the weather at the time we leave the trail head, you may want to swap this with the long sleeved shirt in you pack.) | ||
| 6) | 1 pair long trousers. Not tight fitting. Wool preferred. ("Warm-up pants" may also be substituted. You may want to swap these with the shorts that are in your pack depending on the weather at the time we leave the trail head.) | ||
| 7) | 1 belt. Whatever you need to keep your britches up. (A wide belt is more comfortable than a narrow one.) | ||
| 8) | 1 set of underwear (additional - 3 sets total including what is in your pack). | ||
| 9) | 1 sports type whistle. (This will be used only as an emergency signal.) | ||