2nd–4th years

Backpacking can be a wonderful adventure or a miserable expedition and much of it depends on your gear! Please bring the following items and limit any extras.

Pack right and pack light.

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CARRYING SYSTEM (ON YOUR PERSON)

  • Backpack + Water bladder or 2L water bottle

  • Hiking Poles or Hiking Stick (optional but HIGHLY recommended)

  • Thin nylon bag for clothing with:

    • 1–2 pair underwear

    • Convertible Pants or pants (synthetic materials, no jeans/cotton)

    • Short Sleeve Shirt (synthetic)

    • Hiking boots or trail-running shoes (broken in before camp!)

    • Bandana

    • Fleece or wool hat

    • Inner shell / thermals

    • 1-2 pair wool or synthetic socks

    • Sun hat

    • Swimsuit

    • Shorts (if you don’t have convertible pants)

    • 1 long sleeve shirt (synthetic)

    • Lightweight Flip flops

    • Lightweight, fleece/synthetic warm jacket

UTILITY SYSTEM

  • Rain poncho or Heavy-Duty trash bag

  • Whistle

  • Headlamp / Flashlight + extra batteries

  • Small hand towel

  • Toilet paper bundle in a ziploc quart bag

    • Tampons/pads (if needed)

    • Extra ziploc bag for used toilet paper and tampons/pads

  • Ziploc quart freezer bag with toiletries:

    • Toothbrush

    • Small toothpaste or mouthwash

    • Small sunscreen

    • chapstick

    • Small biodegradable soap

    • Compact hairbrush & hair ties

    • Insect repellent

  • Personal first aid kit

    • Ointment

    • Band-aids (various sizes)

    • Gauze

    • Moleskin

    • Daily medications needed

FOOD SYSTEM

  • Gallon ziploc freezer bag with:

    • Mug or cup

    • Bowl

    • Spork / Plastic spoon & plastic fork

To be shared among girls (coordinate with year leaders)

  • Tent, Tarp or Hammock (& stakes if necessary)

    Ground cloth / footprint

    Bear Canisters (dependent on food)

SLEEPING SYSTEM

  • Good quality, lightweight sleeping bag

  • Lightweight sleeping pad

  • Bag liner (optional, if cold)

  • Travel pillow -or- pillowcase (to stuff with clothes)

  • Space blanket

Additional for leaders

  • Back-up battery for charging phone

  • Own/shared tent

  • Water filter / Purification System

  • Pocketknife

  • Paracord

  • Trowel (2 per group should be plenty)

  • Backpacker Stove and pot OR JetBoil (3 per group should be fine)

  • Fuel for stove

  • Firestarter (waterproof matches, flint/steel or lighter)

  • Ziploc bag with dryer lint for starting fires if allowed

  • Compass (1-2 per group should be fine)

  • Fire permit (https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/)