Every item is essential unless noted. Talk to instructors about substitutions.

Clothing

1 pair wool pants : Army surplus, should be comfortable, tight weave.

2 pair long johns (poly-pro or wool, NOT cotton).

1 pair lighter pants (khaki is good, may combine with next item).

1 pair shorts (consider long cotton pants that zip into shorts, they work great).

Long-sleeved cotton shirt.

2 wool shirts.

Wool scarf (optional).

Heavy wool sweater, large enough to fit over a wool shirt.

2-3 t-shirts.

3 pair wool socks, 2-3 pair light cotton, silk or polypro socks.

3-5 changes underwear.

Warm gloves, (windproof outershell, good liners).

Wool or poly-pro cap: stretch style.

Rubber boots (gum boots, Wellingtons, available at K-Mart).

Hiking boots; ankle support, water-resistant.

Sandals, Tevas, Tennis shoes (optional).

Bandanna (1-2).

Outer Gear

Light shell

Warm (down or other) coat.

Down or polypro vest (optional).

Baseball or wide-brim hat for sun protection.

Sunglasses with UV protection; prescription glasses (extra pair a good idea).

Rainsuit: 100% waterproof, coated nylon is good. No ponchos.

Headnet; to fit completely around head.

Bug Jacket (optional). We will provide these, but if you would like your own they can be purchased from some camping/fishing supply stores. The type that are soaked with insect repellent work best.

Sleeping bag. (down or holofil type, good to at least 20 degrees F)

Safety Helmet: Rock climbing, kayaking, or bicycling type is appropriate.

Hygiene

At least one 8 oz. bottle sunscreen and lip balm (SPF 25 +), without PABA if you are sensitive to this. Consider zinc oxide. Toothbrush, paste, floss, soap, shampoo & conditioner (biodegradable), hair ties, hair brush.

Spare tooth brush.

At least 4 oz. petroleum jelly or thick hand cream. Hands can dry and crack in this climate.

Sanitary napkins and/or tampons if needed.

1 wash/hand towel, washcloth.

Tools

Day pack or fanny pack.

5 gallon plastic bucket: (optional) for keeping things handy (look for one with an O-ring in the lid for a watertight seal).

Ear plugs for plane ride (or cotton). Dramamine if you tend to get motion sickness.

Knife: Sheath style about 4-5" (optional); blade. Pocket knife (required).

Film, camera, spare batteries (optional).

Research journal (we will provide).

2 pocket memo pads.

Spiral notebook (about 9x6 in.) with 200 pgs, sketch paper, soft black pencils, colored pencils, pens.

Fishing gear (optional): medium wgt. pole that breaks into at least 2 pieces, extra reel, 6 10" wire leaders, 15 lb. mono filament line, 4 of each: #2 and #3 Mepps spinning lures, 4 large red and white spoon lures about 3-4" long.

30 feet nylon cord - approximately 1/4" diameter, has a variety of uses when camping.

Loud whistle.

Wrist-watch (with alarm if you have trouble waking up).

Sewing kit (small).

Crazy Creek or other camp chair (optional).

Sleeping pad: closed cell (waterproof).

Binoculars (optional).

Wallet, money, passport or birth certificate, driver's license.

Personal Food Stash: up to 2.5 pounds. Some ideas: hard candy, licorice, gummi bears, skittle, beef jerky, favorite spices, sesame sticks.

Fly repellent, with 95-100% DEET: Muskol or equivalent, 3 bottles.

A few cloth and ziploc bags may help to separate belongings in the pack.

Boat, paddle, lifevest, poagies, waterproof pack (we provide these).

Maps (we provide these).

Coffee filter (reusable muslin, for coffee drinkers).