PERSONAL GEAR LIST

Wear in the Canoe Fanny Pack/Day Pack Wash Kit  Hat with brim (1/person for essentials) (Share with buddy)  Wicking T-Shirt  Sunglasses w/ Sport  Small bottle Camp Suds-  Light Long Sleeve Shirt  Small Note Book w/ pencil* (biodegrades) (bugs,sun)  Medication* (give to leader)  Tooth Paste (sample size)  Wicking Underwear  Sunblock #30 or #45  Desenex Powder  1 Pair Shorts (nylon)  1/2 roll Toilet Paper*  Hand Cream (sample size)  (nylon)  -1 quart (nalgene)  Comb or brush  Wool Socks  Rain Jacket (NO PONCHOS)  Small Pack Towel-microfiber  Watershoes – (closed toe  Drinking Cup (12-ounce size) sports towel or “Sham-Wow” sandals)  Spoon and Bowl  Bandanna  Pocket Knife Miscellaneous  Watch (optional)  Matches/Lighter*  Swim Trunks  Eyeglasses w/ Sport Strap  Chapstick  2 heavy duty 30-gal plastic  Grocery for organizing  Whistle

clothes to wear on Day 1  Bug repellent  Head Net (optional) Travel / Night Before Extra Clothing  Small map* (leave in car)  Gym Bag for gear  20L for packing  Camera (waterproof)*  Uniform (wear on Saturday) clothing  Extra battery for camera*  Clothes for ride home  Long Pants (nylon blend)  Headlamp (waterproof)  After-trek towel, shaving kit &  Fleece Jacket  …with extra Batteries toiletries  Knit Cap  10’ piece of paracord  $40 cash for souvenirs, meals  1 Wicking T-Shirt * Protect these items from wetness  Sharpie permanent marker  1 Wicking Undershorts with a sturdy zip-lock bag or other  1 Bandana (also use for first water-tight . aid) DO NOT BRING  2-Good Pairs Wool Blend Sleeping  Aerosol Cans (danger of Socks  (Hollofil dries puncture)  Camp Shoes (pair of old well) (Warm to 35 Degrees  Ponchos (dangerous in water) sneakers) Fahrenheit)  Illegal Drugs / Alcohol  Nylon or Dry Bag -  Fireworks 10” x 18” for sleeping bag-  Firearms or Weapons Compression Sack is best  Sleeping Pad (super thin & compact)

YOUR CREW SHOULD BRING: First Aid Kit, 2 compasses, 1 pair leather gloves, 200 feet of Nylon Parachute Cord, Extra Zip-lock Bags, duct tape, 6 x Extra heavy duty 39 gal plastic bags, & stick lighter.

BIRCHBARK EXPEDITIONS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: Canoe packs for personal gear, Tents, Dining Fly, Stoves, Fuel, Fuel Bottles, Saw, Food packs, Cook Kits, Chef Kits, Water Purification System, Canoes, Paddles, Lifejackets, and Bailers.

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