The instructor will go over the packing process in class, but we have provided a comprehensive list.
Clothing
( ) Wool and/or Synthetic Socks
( ) Base Layer Top – Synthetic, wool or silk
( ) Mid-Insulation Layer Top – Pile (fleece), light synthetic fill or wool sweater/jacket
( ) Hiking Pants- Synthetic multipurpose pants
( ) Weather Layer Top – Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable jacket, or coated nylon
( ) Weather Layer Pants – Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants, or coated nylon
( ) Warm Outer Jacket – Down or synthetic , great for sitting around on cool nignts
( ) Toque – Wool or Synthetic
( ) Brimmed Cap – Preferably wool or synthetic but cotton will do if other unavailable
( ) Light Gloves – Wool, synthetic or leather
( ) Warm Gloves or Mitts – for cool or winter days
( ) Gaiters – for wet weather (optional)
( ) Handkerchief
Warm Weather Hiking
( ) Shorts – or convertible pants
( ) Sun Hat
( ) Cotton T-shirt
Personal Equipment
( ) Pack (a 40 to 50 litre pack)
( ) Sunglasses
( ) Sun and Lip Cream
( ) Head Lamp
( ) Water Bottle or Hydration System
( ) Lunch
( ) Blister Kit
( ) Pocket Knife
( ) Camera – Optional
( ) Binoculars – Optional
( ) Walking stick or Ski Pole (we recommend trekking poles)
( ) Hiking Boots
Group
( ) Tent or Shelter
( ) Light Tarp – For cooking shelter
( ) Ground sheet – optional
( ) Multi-purpose cord
( ) Stove
( ) Stove Repair Kit
( ) Pots
( ) Fuel
( ) Lighter and Matches
( ) Cooking Utensils
( ) Pot Lifter
( ) Water Filter
( ) Cleaning Scrubby and Soap
( ) Spice Kit
( ) Group Food
( ) Food Hanging Setup
( ) Bear Spray – 3 canisters for the group
( ) General Repair Kit – to repair packs, tent, clothing, thermarest, etc.
( ) Saw or Axe if fires appropriate
( ) Fire Starter
( ) Boot Waterproofing (Better to seal your boots before the hike)
Personal
( ) Large Pack
( ) Sleeping Bag
( ) Sleeping Pad and/or Thermarest
( ) Extra Clothing – socks, underwear, top and bottoms base layer
( ) Eating Bowl, Cup and Utensils
( ) Wash Kit – soap, towel, brush, toothbrush, paste,
( ) Insect Repellent
( ) Ear Plugs
( ) Personal Medicinal Drugs – pain, cold/flu, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory etc.
( ) Toilet Paper
( ) Reading Material – optional
( ) Writing Material
( ) Headlamp or Flashlight – spare batteries and bulb
( ) Hut or Camp Shoes
( ) Candle
Group Equipment (INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE)
( ) Altimeter
( ) Map and Compass
( ) Natural History References etc. – optional
( ) First Aid Kit
( ) Emergency Sac – Nylon tarp or envelope sack to cover group or injured member
( ) Group Repair Kit
( ) Two-way Radio or Cell Phone – Check for coverage and frequencies in your area
( ) GPS
( ) Small Stove and Pot – May be optional depending on trip
( ) Water Filter – optional on short trips where you can carry required water
( ) Bear Bangers