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Frontcountry gear list

Frontcountry crews camp near their crew vehicles, usually in established campgrounds. They can bring a few more creature comforts like a full-sized pillow, camp chair, or some board games to play with the crew.
Check out the video to see what Eleanor, our Field Program Assistant, has in her frontcountry pack.

​Required Gear

  • Large duffel bag or backpack for gear and clothes
  • Day pack (20-35L)
  • Two pairs of long work pants (no big rips/holes; Dickies or Carhartts are a good choice, jeans not recommended)
  • ​Sturdy work/hiking boots (needs to reach over your ankle and be mostly leather, steel toes not recommended)​ (Chainsaw crew members, see the "Chainsaw Crews" tab for extra boot requirements!)​
  • Rain jacket
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag (rated to at least 0°F for spring & fall crews; sleeping bag liners are helpful)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Headlamp
  • Several pairs of wool or synthetic socks (avoid cotton at all costs!)
  • Fleece, wool, or synthetic jacket/sweater
  • As much underwear as you think you’ll need​
  • Reusable water bottles (4 liters total capacity, water bladders like CamelBaks are great, but bring at least one bottle to have around at meals and stuff)
  • Tupperware/storage container (to pack lunch)
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush/comb, menstrual products, biodegradable wet wipes, any prescription or over the counter medications you normally need)
  • Watch with alarm or any alarm that is not your phone
Blog post about buying new hiking boots!

Spring/Fall Crews Additional Required Gear

  • One or two pairs of wool, synthetic, or silk long underwear tops and bottoms
  • More than one fleece, wool, or synthetic jacket/sweater
  • Warm hat
  • ​Warm gloves or mittens

Recommended Gear

  • Pillow
  • Breathable camp shoes (crocs are commonly used)
  • Insulated mug
  • Unscented, alcohol-based hand sanitizer (there will be crew sanitizer, but you may prefer to have your own)
  • Quick drying towel​
  • Sunscreen 
  • Insect repellent
  • Extra set of clean clothes for camp and town
  • Hat
  • Camp chair
  • Dry bag(s) or heavy duty trash bags to keep gear dry

Optional Gear

  • Rain pants
  • ​Gaiters (for tick prevention)
  • Pocket knife 
  • Sunglasses 
  • Bandana 
  • Phone (many crews do not have service on site)
  • ​Portable charging block and charger cord
  • Camera
  • Notebook & writing utensil
  • Personal reading material
  • Cards and/or small games​

Not Recommended Gear

  • Non-biodegradable products (they must be packed out, which means you have to take the trash with you). If you bring non-biodegradable wipes, we recommend you bring a Ziploc bag covered in duct tape and with a little baking soda inside to store the discarded packaging.

Prohibited Gear

  • Drugs & alcohol
  • Firearms, fireworks, or explosives
  • Knives with blades over 3” long
  • Clothing with inappropriate or offensive graphics
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Day pack example
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Work pants example
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Work boots example
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Sleeping pad examples
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Acceptable water bottle examples
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Gaiters
Please let us know if you are unable to obtain anything on this list, we have some loaner gear available. 
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