NOTE: 

• Pack lightly. Do not bring a suitcase, utilize duffel bags. 

• There is an overlap between the hiking portion and the backpacking portion.

• You will be able to wash laundry twice: once the day before our backpacking trip and once after our backpacking trip.

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Gear that can be rented at additional cost:

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping padRo

• Tent

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Pack:

• Day pack 15L to 30

• 55L to 65L Backpacking pack

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Sleep System:

• Sleeping bag rated for 30 degrees to 40 degrees OR LOWER

• Sleeping pad

• Camp pillow 

• 2-person or 3-person tent (that will be shared among the group)

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For Food:​

• Camp silverware: spoon and fork

• Backpacking stove

• Iso-Butane Fuel for your stove

• Lightweight travel mug

• Camp bowl

• Camp plate

• Waterbottle (I recommend one or two Nalgenes)

• A box of ziploc bags

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Clothing:

• Sunglasses

• Ballcap/Hat/Bandana

• 2-3 pairs of hiking socks (I recommend REI brand, Smartwool, or Darn Tough)

• Hiking boots 

• Camp sandals/shoes (Chacos, Tevas, ect.)

• 1 swimsuit

• Insulated puffy jacket

• Fleece jacket

• 2-3 pairs of hiking shorts

• 1-2 pairs of hiking pants/leggings

• 1-2 short sleeve hiking shirts

• 1-2 long sleeve hiking shirts

• Undergarments: underwear, sports bras, additional socks

• 1 pair of midweight baselayer pants or leggings for sleeping

• 1 long-sleeve midweight baselayer for sleeping or a long sleeve shirt for sleeping

• Insulated gloves

• Cozy hat

• Rain jacket/poncho

• Rain pants

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Toiletries:

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Sunscreen

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Hairbrush

• Chapstick

• Lotion

• Fash wash

• Bug spray

• Ponytails

• Travel towel 

• Nail clippers

• Menstrual products

• Prescription medications

• Personal meds: ibuprofen, motion sickness medications

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Other gear:

• Headlamp/Flashlight

• Water filter

• Trekking poles

• Emergency whistle

• Powerbank for your phone

• Phone chargers

• Camera chargers

• Money/Credit card/Debit Card

• Tote/fanny pack/bag

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Things you may want, but are not necessary: 

• 1 to 3 liter water bladder

• Personal first aid kit

• Trowel

• Pee cloth (I love the Kula Cloth)

• Blister tape/Leuko Tape

• Biofreeze

• Antichafe items: baby powder, glide stick

• Duck tape

• Camera

• Journal

• Book

• Card games