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BRYANT POND 4-H CAMP AND LEARNING CENTER

WHAT TO BRING LIST Expeditions

Note: Compared to cotton, synthetic “microfleece” or nylon items compress well, dry quickly, and keep you warm even when wet. Earth tone colored clothing helps keep insects away and allows you to blend in with the environment. *Indicates items that can be borrowed from Bryant Pond

Required Items:

 1 backpack big enough to carry all your personal equipment (5500-6500 cubic inches) *  Dry bag for canoeing section (more than 1 if possible)  Notebook or journal, pens or pencils  2-3 changes of shirts (at least one long sleeved)  2 pair of long pants (one should be quick drying, synthetic…not cotton)  1-2 pairs of shorts (one should be quick drying, synthetic)  Underwear for 6 days  1 pair of synthetic thermal underwear, top and bottom  3-4 pairs of wool socks (we like Smartwool brand socks)  1 wool/fleece hat (most heat loss occurs from our heads!)  1 wool or synthetic fleece tops  Rain gear: top and bottom (No ponchos)  1 pair of hiking boots (break them in by wearing them for several weeks before start)  1 pair of low top shoes that can get wet (an old pair of sneakers or running shoes)  Basic toiletries (remember, perfumed and scented products attract bugs!)  Sleeping bag (20-40 degree)*  Sleeping pad *  2-32oz wide-mouthed  Flashlight or headlamp (and extra batteries)  Swimsuit (camp appropriate)  Sunglasses (with straps)  Sun screen and hat with visor  2 bandanas  Medications  Whistle  Sunscreen/Lip Balm  Matches  ID  Gaiters

Optional Items:  Book to read, stationery, stamps, pens, pencils  Trekking Poles  Bug repellant (low DEET content, and non-aerosol please!)  Sandals  Pack towel  Camera  spare glasses (if you wear them)  Musical instruments  Neoprene booties  Water filter  Money  Camp chair  Your own PFD  Your own canoe paddle  Fishing equipment (you must have a current Maine fishing license if you plan to fish)  Sheath knife  Multi-tool or swiss army knife

OTHER ITMES THAT CAN BE BORROWED FROM BRYANT POND FOR WEEKEND TRIPS:

-WhisperLite/Coleman double burner stoves - Axes/Knives -All Cooking pots/equipment -Canoes -Iodine for water purification -Tents/Tarps