c Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
c Pocket Knife or Multi-tool
c Waterproof Matches or Lighter
c Firestarter with tinder
c Water Bottle, Canteen or Camelback-type device (Optional: Water filter) - 1.5L minimum
c Insect Repellent
c Sunscreen
c Full-size backpack (internal or external frame) or large, sturdy duffel bag
Everything should fit in, on or be securely attached.
c Tent with rainfly (it rains in the summer)
c Sleeping Bag
c Foam Pad or Thermarest (light weight)
c Sturdy Shoes
c Good Socks (holes cause blisters)
c Hat
c Swimwear
c Water shoes/flip-flops
c Saftey/Shooting Glasses (if you have them)
c Shooting Ear Muffs (if you have them)
c Poncho (it may rain)
c Extra Clothes (in waterproof bag(s))
(Long pants, shorts, socks and extra shirt)
c Medications, creams (with instruction list to give to leaders in case of emergency)
c Towel (after rafting)
c Toothbrush & Toothpaste
c Hand Sanitizer
c Personal Snacks
c Eyeglasses/contacts (if needed)
c Light, Waterproof Jacket
c Toilet paper
c Spending Money
c Great Attitude
c Pillow (optional)
c Sunglasses (optional)