CLOTHING:
note : AVOID COTTON CLOTHING! Wool, fleece, or nylon clothing
is better when wet. |
| Rain gear |
hooded rain jacket and rain pants. |
| 3 pr. Pants |
wool or synthetic. Jeans for sitting around the fire. |
| 2 Sweaters / Sweatshirts |
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| Warm Hat |
MANDATORY |
| Boots & Shoes |
one pair of each, keep runners dry for camp |
| Socks |
lots, as they are all likely to get wet |
| Shorts |
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| T-shirts |
one shirt per day |
| Towel |
|
| Warm jacket |
Note that this jacket is additional to rain gear jacket.
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CAMPING EQUIPMENT: |
| Sleeping bag |
Winter grade sleeping bag or 3 season plus extra blanket.
|
| Sleeping mat |
Foam or Thermal mats are great. Air mattresses are
useless if they develop a leak. |
| Water bottle |
bicycle bottle, plastic pop bottles. |
| Toiletries |
Toothbrush, paste, floss, hairbrush, biodegradable soap,
no shampoo |
| Flashlight |
with fresh batteries |
| Sunglasses |
Mandatory protection from the sun and reflective glare
off the water. |
| Sunscreen |
spf 15 minimum |
| Garbage bags |
2 For waterproofing gear. |
| Medications |
If required. Medic Alert tags for allergies! Bee kit,
asthma puffer. |
| Small day pack |
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OPTIONAL ITEMS: |
| Camera \ Insect repellent \ Special drinks
or snacks \ Pillow \ musical instruments |
LEAVE AT HOME ITEMS: |
| Music players \ Electronic games \ Make
up and Hairdryers |
