Clothing and Equipment List
CLOTHES
- 2 short sleeve T-shirts: light weight quick dry synthetic, or cotton
- long sleeve T-shirt: light weight synthetic or cotton
- long sleeve cotton or synthetic jersey, or fleece sweat shirt
- quick drying pants: nylon, synthetic or light cotton (not jeans)
- one or two pair quick dry shorts: synthetic or cotton
- underwear: one pair for each day
- socks: one pair for each day, preferably wool or synthetic
- long underwear: tops & bottoms (can be leggings and long sleeved jersey)
- bathing suit
- light jacket or wind breaker (if it is waterproof you don’t need rain jacket)
- waterproof rain jacket and rain pants (tops and bottoms)
- full brimmed hat
- closed toe shoes that can get wet (runners or water shoes)
- close toe shoes that stay dry (runners or light hiking boots)
OPTIONAL CLOTHING
- pajamas
- bandana
- paddling gloves
- gloves and toque for cold weather
- tank tops
- bug shirt (the most effective way to prevent insects from getting to you)
ACCESSORIES AND TOILETTRIES
- sleeping bag
- inflatable closed-cell sleeping mat
- empty pillow case (to make a pillow)
- sunglasses (with attached cord)
- sunscreen
- lip balm with sunscreen
- water bottle (wide-mouthed)
- personal toiletries kit (tooth brush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap, contact lens solution, and skin moisturizer or cream)
- sheet: for sleeping in hot weather (optional)
- flashlight
- Camera, mini-binoculars, compass, Swiss Army knife (optional)
- book(s), notepad and pens, song books and/or instruments (optional)
- insect repellant (optional)