Northeast Forest Pilgrimage Packing List

Please note – this packing list includes what you will be wearing (so you’ll wear one pair of socks and pack two). We invite you to think carefully about each item you pack and take this as a chance to practice minimalism, bringing only what you truly need. Weather in Maine in October can vary greatly. It can be as cool as 40 and as warm as 65. Please pack according to your own comfort/preference (do you run cool or warm?) and remember that you will be hiking!

Provided by Heartbeat

Group First Aid Kit Group Hand Sanitizer Additional Trail Snacks

Provided by Participants

Gear Accessories

Day Pack (36L – 50L) with rain cover Sunglasses or (at least Hiking towel (small and quick dry) 900ml/320z) * Journal and pen Sleeping (compressible with temperature Whistle ratings down to at least 40° Headlamp flashlight: optional Pillowcase Camera phone and waterproof : liner: optional optional ** Portable charger: optional ** Clothes Earplugs: optional

Socks (3) light wool for hiking Toiletries Underwear (2) synthetic/quick dry Comfortable bra (2) synthetic/quick dry Personal and emergency medication Pants (1) lightweight, quick dry Toothbrush and toothpaste Shirt (1) lightweight, quick dry Sunscreen Long sleeve shirt (1) lightweight, quick dry Soap (small, all-purpose for body and hair, if Fleece or down jacket possible) Hiking shoes Laundry detergent or soap Hut shoes (sandals or slippers) Glasses or contact lenses and back-up Rain jacket Feminine supplies and ziplock for trail disposal Rain pants Feminine Urinary Device: optional Warm hat/beanie Personal hand sanitizer Gloves Pajamas/comfortable end of day clothes

* Potable water is available at each hut to refill your water bottle/hydration pack, but water is not available on the trails/between huts. Maine Huts and Trails recommends three quarts per person per day depending on the weather and your level of fitness.

** The huts generate all of their own power (either solar or hydro) and therefore electricity is at a premium. You will not be able to charge any electronics at the huts. Trip leaders will have cell phones (and extra batteries) in case of an emergency and each hut has direct radio contact with the dispatcher for the local emergency rescue. The huts strive to provide a backcountry experience and cell service is limited. We invite you to consider “unplugging” during your time on this pilgrimage. If you wish to bring a cell phone or other electronic, you will need an independent way to recharge it. You may not bring hair dryers or curling/flat irons, laptops or iPads, portable/electronic game devices, stereos or CD players.