As the Scouts advise, "Be prepared". The weather may vary from hot and sunny to cold, rainy, and windy. Carry all items in a Backpack (I suggest Internal Frame) that you are sure that it fits you properly. Bring essential and useful items; leave lawn chairs, pink flamingos, and cosmetics at home.
Plan your clothing items so they can be worn over each other in layers. During the coldest possible weather (which may be around 25 F), you may be wearing nearly all of your layers. Synthetic material such as fleece is one of the best for: socks, sweater, cap, and even pants. Remember that this is camping; bring durable, not dress clothes.
WE FURNISH:
| Maps for the group | Stoves |
| Tents | Matches |
| Toilet tissue | Spare rope |
| Kitchen and cookware | First Aid kit |
| Each meal while on the trail | Repair Kit |
YOU BRING:
| __ Pack for your equipment | __ Broad brimmed hat |
| __ 1 Pair hiking shoes/boots | __ Sunglasses |
| __ 1 Pair shoes which can get wet | __ 3 Pair underwear |
| __ 4 Pair wool socks (NO COTTON!) | __ 1 Small towel |
| __ 2 Pair pants (wool or light cotton) | __ Toothbrush/paste |
| __ 2 Long sleeved shirts | __ Soap in plastic bag |
| __ 3 T-shirts | __ Comb or brush |
| __ 1 Pair shorts | __ Extra bandaids and moleskin |
| __ Day Pack for day hike | __ Flashlight + fresh batteries, spare bulb |
| __ 1 Heavy sweater | __ Pocket knife |
| __ 1 Lightweight jacket (windproof) | __ Sunscreen lotion (High SPF) |
| __ 2 Piece rainsuit of durable material | __ Insect repellant (Permanone) |
| __ Unbreakable eating utensils (plate, cup, bowl, k,f,s) | __ Sleeping pad (closed cell or Therma-rest) |
| __ Spare prescription glasses | __ Safety strap for glasses |
| __ Sleeping bag ( to 10 F) in stuff sacs w/ plastic liners | __ 1 qt. nalgene (unbreakable plastic) water bottle |
| __ Compass | __ Spare tampons |
| __ Binoculars | __ Foot powder |
| __ Hand Lense (15x or 20x) | __ Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol |
| __ Permanone Tick Spray |
EXTRAS: Camera, Notebook & staff manual, Pencil/pen, quotations/stories to share, field guides, personal map,
DO NOT BRING: Radios, Tape players, Recreational drugs, Alcohol
NOTE: The U.M.D. Kirby Games and Outing Center rents a variety of individual equipment. Please anticipate your needs and reserve equipment early at (218) 726-8734.