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Packing List Packing List Remember, you may be able to borrow some items from friends or family if you don’t have them already! This program will take you high into the mountains where the air is cold. We will be camping for the majority of the program so you’ll need to be well prepared for the elements. R​EQUIRED ​ E​QUIPMENT D​OCUMENTS ❏ Valid Identification (passport, driver’s license or state ID) ❏ School/Student I.D. ❏ Personal Spenging Money ​(cash/atm card) L​UGGAGE ❏ Internal Frame Backpack (at least 60L) - ​ ​SEE SPECIFICATIONS HERE​. Be sure the backpack is intended for wilderness backpacking trips and should be sufficient for up to 6 days. ❏ Backpack Rain Cover ❏ Waterproof and fit to your pack. This can be purchased and there may also be a cover that comes with your backpack. ❏ Duffel Bag ❏ This should be a soft bag that you can store belongings you may leave behind when we’re on expedition and to store extra clothes/equipment. ❏ Day pack ❏ A pack you can bring along for day hikes, trips into town, and while visiting and collaborating with program partners. 1 G​EAR ❏ Warm sleeping bag rated up to 0-15 degrees fahrenheit ❏ It will get quite cold during this program. A warm sleeping bag is critical. Down bags will likely be more compact and lighter compared to synthetic bags, while synthetic bags will be more affordable ❏ Most students will appreciate having a 0 degree bag. For students that bring a 15 degree bag, a sleeping bag liner (silk or cotton) will make the bag slightly warmer ❏ Dry Compression Sack for sleeping bag ❏ To keep your bag dry. Sea to Summit makes several versions. ❏ Sleeping Pad ❏ Inflatable or foam based on your preference and budget. Consider you’ll be sleeping on this most nights of the program. ❏ Lightweight Pillow ❏ While not required, it’s a nice thing to have while sleeping in a tent most nights ❏ Personal Tent ❏ Up to a 3-person tent for your own use. Initially on the program, every student will need their own personal tent. Later in the program, tent-sharing may be permissible based on most up-to-date covid-regulations. We will be sharing tents when backpacking. ❏ Headlamp ❏ USB chargeable or battery powered. A version that has a red light option is ideal for reading at night without keeping others awake. Bring extra batteries if you have a battery version ❏ Dry bags or waterproof gear bags (1-2) ❏ Essential for keeping clothes and gear dry. 10-20L dry bags. ❏ We’ll provide larger dry bags as necessary for expeditions ❏ 2 Water Bottles ❏ 1 liter-size or larger. These should be durable construction like a Nalgene. Wide mouth is best for easy purification. ❏ Water Purification Treatment (enough to use regularly during the program). ❏ Best Option: SteriPEN with USB recharge ​See some options here. ❏ Minimum Option: Water Treatment Pills, Iodine. We recommend fast acting (15-30 minutes) chlorine dioxide (Aqua Mira), available at outdoor stores. ❏ Plastic bags ❏ 3 Garbage bags ❏ 5 Ziploc 1-gallon bags. For organization ❏ Towel (1) ❏ A lightweight, quick-dry towel that packs up small is better than a bulky beach towel. REI sells good versions. ❏ Mess Kit for camping ❏ Lightweight, bowl, plate, spoon, knife, fork, mug. Many variations can be found at REI 2 M​ISCELLANEOUS ​ R​EQUIRED ​ I​TEMS ❏ Sun protection ❏ Sun block - 1 for skin & 1 for lips. You can restock intermittently during the course. ❏ Sunglasses (w/ UV protection). ❏ Baseball cap or wide brimmed hat. ❏ Travel alarm clock or watch with alarm -​ A simple digital watch is ideal. You will not regularly be using a phone for an alarm. ❏ Work gloves ❏ For service projects and farm projects. H​YGIENE ​ & H​EALTH ​ I​TEMS ❏ Personal First Aid Kit ❏ Remember, “Less is more!” Program leaders will carry a fully stocked kit. You will want to have a personal supply of: ❏ Band Aids ❏ Anti-itch cream ❏ Gatorade powder, Emergen-C or electrolyte packets ❏ Hand sanitizer ❏ Alcohol pads/swabs ❏ Acidophilus/Probiotics ❏ Pepto Bismol/Tums ❏ Multi Vitamins ❏ Moleskin ❏ Ibuprofen ❏ Toiletries ❏ Toothpaste, toothbrush, floss (natural products preferred) ❏ Women should bring their preferred menstrual products (tampons/pads/cup/menstrual underwear.) ❏ Try to bring biodegradable products when possible! ❏ Doc Bronners Liquid Soap for use during the program (when camping you will only be able to use biodegradable products) ❏ Insect repellent - Lotion or pump spray, not aerosol. ❏ Personal roll of toilet paper. ❏ Deodorant ❏ Other toiletries you use regularly ❏ Personal Items/Medications ❏ Prescription glasses and/or contacts. Bring an extra pair of contacts/glasses. ❏ If you take prescription medications, bring enough for the entire program. 3 R​EQUIRED ​ C​LOTHING R​EMEMBER,​ ​WE’​ ​LL ​ ​BE ​ ​CAMPING ​ ​FOR ​ ​THE ​ ​MAJORITY ​ ​OF ​ ​THE ​ ​PROGRAM ​ ​AND ​ ​IT ​ ​WILL ​ ​BE ​ ​COLD ​ ​AT ​ ​CERTAIN ​ ​TIMES.​ ❏ Regular Wear (2-3 outfits) ❏ What you’d like to wear on a daily basis while camping and visiting program partners. Think comfortable and plan for the cold. Cotton is ok for camping but not ok for hiking and active pursuits. You’ll need synthetic layers for hiking, rafting, and other outdoor activities. As they say in...in the wilderness, ‘cotton kills’. ❏ Underwear​ (8-10 pairs) ❏ Bras / Sports Bras​ (3 – 4) ❏ Socks​ (6-7 pairs) - At least 3 pairs should be wool/synthetic for hiking ❏ T-shirts​ (5) ❏ Lightweight long-sleeve shirt ​(1) - Quick-dry material, like polypropylene, capilene or smartwool, for warmth and protection from mosquitoes. ❏ Fleece jacket/Heavy Wool sweaters​ (3) - 3 warm layers for camping in cold weather ❏ Down Jacket: ​(1): for warmth ❏ Lightweight Waterproof Jacket ❏ It is essential that this is of high quality. This will be for both rain and wind protection while hiking, at camp, and on expedition. ❏ Lightweight Waterproof Pants ❏ Long underwear (top and bottom) ❏ For the trek. Synthetic like polypropylene, Capilene, or merino wool ❏ Lightweight Pants (2-3 pairs) ❏ Exercise/hiking pants, loose-fitting yoga pants, etc. for the day to day and fortrekking. Pants that have zip-off legs to turn into shorts can be great. Non-cotton is ideal for trekking. ❏ Lightweight Shorts (1) ❏ For daily wear in warm weather ❏ Waterproof hiking boots (1 pair) ❏ They should be well broken-in (15 miles hiked/walked minimum), and comfortable but sturdy enough to work in. Heavy leather boots are not necessary. Be sure to ​waterproof your boots​! ❏ Warm hat and gloves​ - Fleece or wool. ❏ Baklava ​- for cold temperatures ❏ Sandals with ankle strap (1 pair)​ - Sturdy and comfortable like Tevas, Chacos, or Keens. ❏ Pajamas ❏ Comfy nighttime wear for the campground and in your tent. ❏ Bandanas or Buffs (1 – 2) 4 O​PTIONAL ​ C​LOTHING ​ & E​QUIPMENT ❏ Small journal ❏ Laptop Computer - ​This would only be used when staying at the hostel (approx 15 nights during the program) ❏ Phone - ​That’s right. Optional! This could be your opportunity to fully unplug. That said, you may want a phone during down time when it’s appropriate to call and catch up with family. These opportunities will be limited due to access to electricity, ❏ Power Bank - ​To charge and use to re-charge items that need charging (steripen, camera, phone, headlamp etc) 10,000 mAH or greater capacity. ​Here is an example. ❏ Lightweight sneakers ❏ Trekking Poles - ​Must be collapsible/telescoping. ❏ Camera ❏ If your camera takes disposable batteries, be sure to bring extras. If it requires charging you will need to bring an adapter plug and/or converter to use. (You can get a converter in-country). These days, most batteries are rechargeable via USB. Keep in mind you will not be using your phone regularly. ❏ Hobbies & down-time activities ❏ Books ❏ Art supplies like a sketchbook and materials or coloring books ❏ Travel-size games like cards, Uno, chess, backgammon, Connect-4, etc. ❏ Small musical instrument ❏ Protein bars​ like Power bars, Clif bars or another preferred brand. ❏ Crocs​ - These are great for wearing around the campsites in the evening ❏ Lightweight Nylon Hammock- ​Great for campsite relaxing. Some people prefer to sleep in them. ❏ Rock Climbing Harness and Shoes ❏ We may have the opportunity to climb, but with COVID-19 regulations, renting personal gear (harness and shoes) may be prohibited. Bring your harness and shoes if you already have them ❏ Fishing Gear ❏ Students that like to fish may enjoy fishing during downtime at campsites, especially when we are near rivers. L​UGGAGE ​ G​UIDELINES As you begin to gather the items on the list above, we offer the following guide to help you choose the most appropriate bags to carry your belongings. ​You can bring 2 pieces of baggage plus a daypack. Any bags should be compressible like a duffle bag. You’ll be able to leave much of your luggage behind at the Wanderlust Hostel and elsewhere when we leave Gunnison. The name brands provided below are meant to help illustrate our descriptions; 5 comparable brands and models are completely acceptable. You may be able to borrow these items from family or friends. 1. Internal frame backpack This will be your main piece of luggage and what you will carry on your ten-day trek. Internal frame backpacks are sleek, supportive and multi-purpose. Most people will end up using their packs for at least a decade. These bags offer more lumbar and thoracic support than travel backpacks; flat metal stays, typically made of aluminum, provide a stable framework for the backpack to fit perfectly. They also provide support through a comfortable hip belt and shoulder harness. The benefits of internal frame backpacks are support, fit, capacity, and ease of transport. We highly recommend you get fitted for your pack. You can do this at REI and practice carrying the bag with weight bags they have at the store. ● Approximate capacity should be 3,500-4000 cubic in./60-80 liters.
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