4 M Packing List 72 Hr. Xtreme Character Challenge There is some required equipment for the Xtreme Character Challenge. Please bring the following items. Nothing more, nothing less. If you do not own some items, we encourage you to borrow the needed equipment as much as possible. Your backpack has a maximum weight of 40lbs TOTAL – including water, sleeping bag, tent, clothing, etc. Ensure that you have approximately 2 liters of water with you for the first night. 4M will provide all other food and drinks on the trail. You will carry your backpack with you throughout the weekend, which includes 40-50 km of hiking. Transport ¨ Backpack (minimum 55+ litre) ¨ Waterproof cover (garbage bag, or bona fide backpack cover) Documents (waterproof packed) ID / driver’s license Insurance card / documents Copy of liability form from 4M I.C.E. (in case of emergency) home number or other contact person Clothes ( check local temperatures for the XCC location and adjust your pack seasonally) ¨ NO COTTON OR JEANS ¨ Pants for hiking ¨ Long sleeve shirt (or light wool top) and short sleeve shirt ¨ Sweater/fleece jacket ¨ Long underwear/thermal layer ¨ Rain and windproof jacket and pants (Gore-Tex recommended) ¨ Gloves, hat, toque, and sunglasses ¨ Wool socks x3 ¨ Underwear x3 ¨ Swim shorts (you WILL get wet) Shoes Full Ankle Hiking boots (Waterproof treated or Gore tex. "Broken into" boots, not new) Water shoes/tennis shoes, (must lace-up or strap on (no slip ons) they will get wet Sleeping ¨ Sleeping bag (-10C or better recommended) ¨ Sleeping mat ¨ Waterproof bag / stuff sack (may use garbage bag) for sleeping bag ¨ Tent / Hammock/ bivy. (Please check with others on your team to arrange for sharing of tents. We recommend one tent per 2-3 persons). Page 1 of 3 Cooking and Food 4M will provide all food. If you have a medically restricted diet, please contact 4M to make appropriate arrangements. ¨ 2 Liters of water for the first night ¨ Water bottles (1 liter bottles x2, or CamelBak/Hydration pack) ¨ Aluminum or stainless cup/mug (must be able to boil water in it) ¨ Fork, spoon, knife (or spork) Hygiene and Care ¨ Toiletries (Wilderness/environmentally friendly only) ¨ Towel ¨ Toilet paper ¨ Blister patch / Moleskin ¨ Aspirin / Ibuprofen / Imodium ¨ Vaseline (Lip balm), Talcum powder ¨ Mosquito repellant ¨ Sunscreen ¨ 4M will provide shovels for sanitation Other ¨ Flashlight (headlamp style recommended) ¨ Bible (water proof packed – ie. in Ziploc plastic bag) ¨ Small pad of paper and pen ¨ Hiking poles (recommended) ¨ Gaiters (recommended) ¨ Bear spray (recommended) SEPARATE Dry Bag You also need to pack a SEPARATE dry bag. This bag should include a FULL and WARM change of clothes, the specifics of which are listed below. Be prepared for all conditions and activities with this change of clothes – you will get dirty, wet and cold. This bag can be as simple as a garbage bag, or can be a more robust waterproof dry bag. This bag will be turned in at registration, please ensure that it is clearly labeled with your first and last name and team number. Please note, you do not need to buy any new gear for this bag – use what you already own. Attached is a picture example for the contents of this dry bag for further clarity. What’s in this picture is fully adequate. If you bring similar to these items you will be properly prepared. ¨ Shoes (ie. running shoes/boots) ¨ Socks ¨ Underwear ¨ Gloves ¨ Toque ¨ Pants ¨ Shirt ¨ Sweater/mid-layer ¨ Jacket Page 2 of 3 Page 3 of 3 .