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WHAT TO BRING & OTHER FAQ's
Equipment:
All essential equipment is supplied by WO.
If the student wishes to bring their own clothing items they must be synthetic or wool. No cotton items. All students are issued backpacks and sleeping bags. All optional items may be mailed to or sent with the student.
WO can supply:
• Hiking Boots
• Backpack - internal or external frame
• Sleeping Bag & Stuff Sack - Synthetic 3-Season bag recommended
• Sleeping Pad - closed-cell ensolite or Thermarest - (open cell foam is not acceptable as it absorbs water)
• Waterproof Rain Suit- hooded jacket with separate pants. Good quality is essential
• 1 Pair light weight and quick drying sneakers - for stream crossings, swimming in streams, and relaxing
• 1 Pair sandals or Crocs - for airing out feet and relaxing in/river trip
• 2 T-shirts - preferably 1 cotton, 1 light weight Synthetic/Poly
• 1 Set Synthetic/Thermal underwear
• 1 or Synthetic/Thermal Jacket - for warmth
• 1 Nylon Windbreaker and wind pants - Rain Jacket and pants can substitute
• 4 Pair hiking Socks
• 4 Pair Underwear
• 1Pair Shorts
• 1 Swim Suit
• 1 Warm Hat (wool, polypropylene or pile)
• 1 Pair lightweight gloves (wool, polypropylene or pile)
• 1 Full Brimmed Hat (for protection from sun and rain)
• 1 Towel - lightweight and small size (Packtowel recommended)
• Toilet Kit - biodegradable soap, toothpaste, toothbrush
• 2 Water Bottles with total capacity of 2 quarts
• 6 Heavy Duty Garbage Bags - for waterproofing
• 3 nylon stuff sacks for packing clothes
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FOOTGEAR: (Can be provided by WO)
A sturdy pair of well broken in hiking boots is essential. You should wear your boots a minimum of two weeks prior to your trip to break them in. In addition to your boots, bring one pair of lightweight and quick-drying sneakers to cross streams on the trail, to swim in waterfalls and streams and to relax in. You might also want a pair of sandals or Crocs for airing out your feet after long days of hiking in boots. If you choose to bring only one pair of additional shoes, you should bring sneakers. Please note that this is a challenging extended hiking trip and that sturdy, well broken in hiking boots are essential. |
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
• Camera, Film
• Journal or Notebook - pencil or pen
• A few paperback books to read and share;
• Deck of cards
• Sunglasses (100% ultra-violet light block)
• Chapstick with Sunscreen
DO NOT BRING:
• Radios, cassette players, walkmans,
• electronic games,
• portable computer,
• cell phone, pagers,
• magazines, candy, gum or other
food
• You will have no use for money.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions concerning the preparation and packing for your
child’s trip!
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