Gear List

Required Gear

Backpacking pack (65-80L)
Day pack (20-35L)
Two pairs of work pants (no big rips or holes; Dickies or Carhartts are a good choice)
Sturdy work/hiking boots (needs to reach over your ankle and be mostly leather)
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!)
As much underwear as you think you’ll need
One or two pairs of wool, synthetic, or silk long underwear tops and bottoms (for spring and fall crews)
Fleece or wool jacket/sweater (for spring and fall crews)
Reusable water bottle
Tupperware/storage container (to pack lunch or leftover food)
Toiletries (biodegradable wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush/comb, feminine hygiene products, any prescription or over the counter medications you normally need)
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Watch with alarm or small battery operated alarm clock

Camping pillow
Breathable camp shoes
Insulated mug
Unscented, alcohol-based hand sanitizer (there will be crew sanitizer, but having your own will come in handy)
Quick drying microfiber towel
Gaiters (for tick prevention)
Extra sets of clean clothes for camp and town
Hat (warm hat for spring and fall crews, hat with brim for summer crews)
Warm gloves (for spring and fall crews)

Rain pants
Pocket knife
Sunglasses
Bandana
Phone
Camera
Notebook & writing utensil
Personal reading material
Cards and/or small games
Personal water filter (we will have larger water filters on hand for the crew to use during backcountry hitches, however, some people may prefer their own)

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.

Tobacco products (this includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarettes)
Drugs & alcohol
Firearms, fireworks, or explosives
Knives with blades over 3” long
Clothing with inappropriate or offensive graphics