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Equipment List
Note: A detailed equipment list specific to your trip will be sent to you when you register. Below is a sample list similar to the one you will receive.
Upper Body Clothing
| Item | Available for Rent | Quantity | Comments | Checklist |
| Primary Insulating Layer | No | 1 |
Mid-weight long sleeved shirt or pullover. |
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| Secondary Insulating Layer | No | 1 | Heavy weight pullover or jacket. | |
| T-shirt | No | 1-2 | Synthetic shirts to be worn when hiking. |
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| Rain Jacket | No | 1 | Waterproof, breathable jacket for protection from wind & rain. |
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| Sports Bras | No | 1-2 | ||
| Hat | No | 1 | Baseball cap, visor, sun hat, etc. Something with a brim. |
Lower Body Clothing
| Item | Available for Rent | Quantity | Comments | Check List |
| Nylon Shorts | No | 1-2 | Loose fitting athletic or river shorts work well. Avoid cotton if possible. |
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| Underwear | No | 2-3 | ||
| Primary Insulating Layer | No | 1 | Mid-weight long underwear or equivalent. |
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| Wind Pants | No | 1 | Nylon pants that are loose enough to fit over all other lower body layers. |
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| Hiking Boots | No | 1 | Study hiking boots in good condition. | |
| Hiking Socks | No | 2-3 | Cushioned synthetic or wook hiking socks that fit comfortable with your boots. |
Equipment
| Item | Available for Rent | Quantity | Comments | Checklist |
| Backpack | Yes | 1 | Minimum of 3,500 cubic inches, internal or external frame with hipbelt |
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| Sleeping Bag | Yes | 1 | Rated at least 30 degrees F. Synthetic is preferrable, down is acceptable. |
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| Sleeping Pad | Yes | 1 | Foam or inflatable sleeping pad for comfort and insulation. |
Miscellaneous Items
| Item | Available for Rent | Quantity | Comments | Checklist |
| Insulated Mug | No | 1 | 12-20 oz. mugs with a lid are nice. | |
| Bowl | No | 1 | Plastic with a snap or screw-top lid are handy. |
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| Spoon | No | 1 | Lexan spoons are light and durable. | |
| Water Bottles | No | 2-3 | You should be able to carry at least 2 qts. of water in your bottles. |
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| Lip Balm | No | 1 | One with an SPF is a good idea. | |
| Sunscreen | No | 1 | A 4-8 oz. tube of SPF 15 or greater is recommended. |
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| Personal Toiletries | No | 1 | Toothbrush, toothpaste, saline solution, spare glasses or contacts, feminine hygiene products, etc. |
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| Headlamp or Flashlight |
No | 1 | A small, personal light with spare batteries and bulb. |
Optional Items
| Item | Available for Rent | Quantity | Comments | Checklist |
| Book | No | |||
| Pen & Paper | No | |||
| Camera | No | 1 | ||
| Trekking Poles | No | 1 | ||
| Liner Socks | No | 1-2 | Some folks prefer liner socks as a part of their footwear system. |
