| Equipment Item |
Quantity |
Description/Comments |
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| Hiking Layer |
| Hiking boots |
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Sturdy boots with good ankle support. |
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| Heavy Socks |
2 pr |
Heavy ragg wool or heavy wool/polypropylene blend. Bring an extra pair if wearing them with sleeping clothes. |
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| Underwear |
2-3 pr |
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| Hiking Shorts or Convertible Pants |
2 pr |
During nice weather shorts are great but the mornings and evenings can be cool. Convertible pants make a great choice. |
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| Camp Shoes |
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Running, tennis, or athletic shoes. |
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| Long sleeved shirt or sweater |
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Wool or fleece recommended. |
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| T-shirt |
2 |
Cotton or lightweight polyester. |
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| Hat or Cap |
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A flexible or wide brimmed hat is recommended for protection from the sun. |
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| Insulating Layers - Cold, Wet, and Windy |
| Rain Gear - Jacket and Pants |
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Sturdy, waterproof jacket with a hood. Either
coated nylon or breathable fabric (Goretex) is acceptable. Can also be used as an additional clothing layer during cold days. Ponchos are NOT recommended. |
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| Long sleeved synthetic top |
1-2 pr |
Mid weight synthetic top preferred. Second top can be used for sleeping top if weather is colder. |
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| Long underwear bottoms |
1 pr |
Mid weight synthetic preferred. Can be worn under hiking shorts on cold days or in conjunction with convertible pants. |
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| Insulating Vest or Jacket |
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Polartec 200 weight minimum, but down will also work if kept dry. |
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| Wind shell - top and bottom |
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A tight-weave outer layer to block wind. If your rain jacket is breathable, or your jacket has a shell that works. If your pants are nylon, that works. |
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| Wool or Fleece hat |
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A warm hat to be worn on cold mornings or to sleep in at night. |
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| Gloves/Mittens |
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Light weight liners (polypro) and/or wool gloves/mittens |
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| Pack and Packing |
| Backpack with padded hip belt ** |
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Large enough to hold your gear plus food and your share of crew gear. |
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| Waterproof Pack Cover |
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Waterproof, sized to fit your pack when loaded. Large garbage sacks work great ! |
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| Small Stuff Sacks or Zip Lock Bags |
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Stuff sacks can be used to organize clothing and other equipment in your
backpack. Ziplocks (1 gallon size) can also be used. |
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| Plastic Trash Bags |
2 |
Heavy-duty lawn and garden bags (33 gallon size) for additional waterproofing as well as extra protection inside bear bags. |
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| Medium Stuff Sack |
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Used for bagging individual smellables nightly. |
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| Sleeping Equipment |
| Sleeping bag with stuff sack |
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Sleeping bag rated to 15oF recommended. Down bags OK but will need to be kept dry. |
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| Sleeping pad** |
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Full length closed cell or self inflating pad for insulation. |
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| Sleeping Clothes |
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Either nylon/gym shorts and cotton T-shirt or long sleeved top - to be worn only when sleeping. Long sleeved polypro tops and bottoms can be substituted during colder weather. |
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| Tent ** |
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Bring your own tent, but be prepared to share. |
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** Pack, pad and tent are available for check out at camp. There is no charge
for borrowed equipment, but you will be responsible for returning equipment
in the same condition as it was issued. Charges will be assessed for damages,
up to the cost of replacement.
If you will need to borrow equipment please let us know before the course. |
| Cooking, Eating |
| Insulated Mug |
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12 - 20 oz capacity with a lid preferred. |
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| Bowl |
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Plastic or lexan preferred. |
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| Spoon |
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Lexan preferred. |
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| Water Bottles |
2 + |
2 one-quart capacity water bottles plus at least one quart additional capacity available. Collapsible containers like platypuses are OK, but at least one container needs to be hard shelled. |
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| Camp Stove and fuel |
Optional |
We provide stoves, fuel, water purification, and cooking pots/gear. Participants can also bring their own. |
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| Water Purification |
Optional |
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| Cooking Pots & Gear |
Optional |
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| Personal, Miscellaneous |
| Flashlight/Headlamp |
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Durable and lightweight. |
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| Small Pocket knife |
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| Sunglasses, glasses, contacts & case. |
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| Sunscreen |
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Small tube/bottle |
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| Lip Balm/Chapstick |
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| Insect Repellant |
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Small tube/bottle |
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| Toilet Articles |
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Toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, small towel, tampons, biodegradable soap. |
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| Cathole trowel |
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In plastic bag (unscented) |
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| Toilet Paper |
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In plastic bag (unscented) |
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| Individual 1st Aid Kit |
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We will provide a crew 1st Aid Kit. Bring whatever individual items you may need meds, moleskin, band aids, aspirin, etc. |
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| Disposable lighters or matches |
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Carry in a waterproof container. |
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| Work Glovers |
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Leather gloves preferred for service work. |
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| Compass |
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We'll provide a small topo map of the area. |
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| Pencil, Journal/Notepad |
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A small, lightweight pad is OK. |
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| Materials for your LNT topic presentation |
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| Optional Items |
| Camera |
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Expensive cameras are discouraged. |
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| Trekking Poles or Hiking Stick |
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| Watch |
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| Spare Batteries / Bulb |
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For flashlight |
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| Book |
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small paperback |
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| Crazy Creek chair |
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Back support while in the field can improve comfort. |
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| Pillow |
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small |
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| Liner Socks |
3 pr |
Lightweight wick dry socks. Polypropylene, Capilene work great. You will need at least 2 pairs if you wear them in combination with heavy socks for hiking. |
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| Lash Straps |
1-2 pr |
Recommend straps at least 24" long for lashing additional gear to packs |
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| Ground Cloth |
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A waterproof sheet/layer to go between your sleeping pad and the tent floor. Sportsman blankets work well. |
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| Bandannas/Handkerchiefs |
2 |
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| Gaiters |
1 pr |
Work especially well on muddy trails. |
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| Rope/cord |
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Approximately 50' of 1/8" nylon/parachute cord. |
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| Additional Gear for In-Camp |
| Scout Uniform |
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For course picture the first afternoon, and in-camp dinners |
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| Comfortable Clothes |
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You are encouraged to wear "Class B" while in camp |
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| Additional set of clean socks, underwear |
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To change into after we get back from the "field" and showered. |
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| Towel |
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| Shampoo |
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| Plate, fork |
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Plastic preferred |
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| Additional sleeping pad |
Optional |
Might as well be really comfortable in camp |
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| Portable/Laptop Computer |
Optional |
If you have one |
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| Jump Drive |
Optional |
Bring your |
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