Well I can't really make too many changes now since I shipped my pack off yesterday. I didn't want to check it on the plane but do I have a day there before we actually meet and go.
I did read enough to pack my cold weather clothes as a pillow. Yay me! Ha! But mostly I followed this list b/c I'm a rule follower and figure this will totally be a learning experience...later I am sure like the rest of you I'll modify a lot. Unless they offer us storage for things we don't need I am stuck with taking what I packed which is why I stressed quite a bit. I could have done w/o the swimsuit b/c my underwear/sports bra are appropriate but...figured I'd better go ahead and take one.
Provided Gear Tents (3 season, 2 person) Cooking gear Stoves and fuel Water filter Trip leader first aid kit Bear canister
Backpacking Gear Backpack: large internal frame or external frame (4000 – 6000 cu. in.) Pack cover – waterproof Sleeping bag (rated at 20°-25°F) Sleeping pad Trekking poles - highly recommended Outerwear Rain jacket and pants, lightweight waterproof and breathable Clothing Midweight fleece or wool sweater Mid-weight thermal top and bottom made of synthetic or wool Hiking pants, quick-drying, lightweight (zip-off legs are great). No jeans! Hiking shorts, quick-drying, lightweight 1 T-shirt, synthetic 2 changes of underwear Hiking socks, 2 pairs of wool or synthetic Sock liners, 2 pairs of synthetic liners (optional) Clothing Accessories Sun hat with brim Wool or fleece hat Bandana Lightweight wool or fleece gloves Footwear Hiking boots: heavy duty, waterproof, and well broken-in, should rise above ankle Travel Accessories One 1-quart water bottle, Nalgene-type, even if you have a hydration system Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb Plastic bowl, spoon, fork, 16 oz. mug with lid Sunglasses and retainer strap Sunblock, small amount not the whole bottle, min SPF 25 Lip balm (unscented) Personal medications Insect repellant (small) Toothbrush & trial-size paste Pack towel and/or washcloth Personal first aid kit, small and light with personal medication Bic lighter TP System: In a gallon Ziploc Bag store these items: Toilet paper (not a full roll) & 1 ziploc quart baggie, orange plastic trowel, WetOnes, Feminine Wipes, Pantiliners for women 1 large plastic garbage bag Optional Field Gear Down vest or jacket (highly recommended) Swim suit (for bathing and swimming) Compass: the guide usually teaches with a Sunto M-2 Ear plugs Lightweight camp shoes/sandals Journal and pen Camera and film Hydration system (bring at least one Nalgene-type bottle, even if you do bring a hydration system)
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