Packing List

 

“It is always better to bring what you need and not what you don’t” – Old Wise One Saying  

 

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:  a hard trunk or suitcase, electronic games, walkman stereos, CDs, nice jewelry, too much cosmetics, perfumes, extra clothing or any "non-necessities".  On our trips storage is limited with no room for extras.  One duffel and a small day pack is ideal, please stick to this list!

( * ) = Items you can order or purchase from local store or the web site - www.campmor.com

( o ) = Optional items, While we supply all backpacking equipment, if you have your own Gortex/ lightweight backpacking jacket, backpack, sleeping bag, climbing shoes, chalk bag, harness, etc. that you know fit you, please feel free to bring these, otherwise we supply them.

REQUIRED OUTDOOR

ADVENTURE  CLOTHING 

 

(   )  1 Pair of durable pants, jeans or khaki type or
(   )  1 Pair of sweat pants or hiking pants
(   )  Bathing suit (nylon shorts listed below for males)

(   )  1 Pair sneakers/in-camp shoes (can double duty with/as

        river shoes)
(   )  Wool or fleece/pile hat (old ski hats work great!)
(   ) 2-3  T-shirts 
(   ) 1-2   Long sleeve shirt or T-shirt 
(   ) 2-3 Pair underwear (pair of nylon shorts w/liner counts=1
(   ) 2-4 Pair of wool/polypropylene or synthetic socks 
(   ) 1 Pair of hiking boots (well fitting and broken in!) 


OPTIONAL PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

 

( o ) Day pack ("book bag") with padded shoulder straps 
( o ) Sleeping bag, (mummy type, 20o or lower) with stuff sack 
( o ) Sleeping pad
( o ) 1Qt. Water bottles or 1 bottle & a hydration system 
( o ) Backpack (minimum 4800 cu. Inches) 
( o ) 2-3 Stuff sack to keep food dry inside backpack

( o ) Gortex-type jacket  (only if you currently own one, if not

        we will supply your rain jackets)
( o ) Therm-a-rest or Crazy Creek type chair 
( o ) Personal climbing harness, shoes, and helmet 
( o ) 1 pair gaitors (covers Lower leg / boot) 

REQUIRED PERSONAL ARTICLES FOR OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES 

 

(   ) Duffel bag (athletic or army type) 

       Use instead of a hard suitcase   
(   ) Small bath towel
(   ) Comb or brush 
(   ) Toothbrush 
(   ) Toothpaste (travel size) 
(   ) Sunscreen (15+ SPF) in zip-lock 
(   ) Sunglasses 
(   ) Extra contacts/glasses 
(   ) Lip protection with sunscreen 
(   ) Hat with visor for sun protection 
(   ) Retention strap for sunglasses 

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ITEMS 
(   ) Camera and film  
(   ) 1 or 2 Paperback Books 
(* ) Camp pillow - small, quick-drying  
(   ) Lightweight Jacket  
(   ) Personal Diary/Journal 
(   ) Cards, small games