Packing List

WHAT TO BRING (PLEASE PACK)  

• Sleeping bag or bedroll                                                                 

• Pillow

• Personal care items (towels, soap, toothbrush, etc.)  

• 6 Sets of underwear                                                                        

• At least 6 pairs of socks (long/tall enough to pull over pant cuffs)                                      

• Sleepwear, PJs,                                                                      

• Indoor "comfy" shoes or slippers  (like Crocs or grip socks!)

• T-shirts, both short and long-sleeved

•  Long pants for the week--students  do not hike in shorts                                  

• Sweatshirt or fleece  that can be layered over t-shirts and under coat or jacket

• Raincoat  or Poncho   

• Jacket or Coat that blocks wind & suits the weather forecast

• Sturdy, comfortable shoes for walking (sneakers are great)                 

SEASONALLY WISE options to include

Fall/Spring:

• Shorts (knee length) for non-hike times

• Sunscreen (lotion, NO SPRAY)

• Ball cap, Visor, Sunhat, Sunglasses 

• Warm Hat 

Winter:

• Warm Hat

• Ball cap, Sunglasses

• Thermal Underwear

• Wool or other warm socks

• Mittens/Gloves

• Winter boots

• Snow pants are terrific for cold weather (with or without snow!)

THINGS NOT TO BRING**   Leave it at HOME!

x Money 

x Candy, extra snacks

x Flashlights 

x Electronic games, tablets, cell phones, etc.

x Pocket knives 

x Battery or plug-operated curling irons, hair dryers, etc.

x Bathing suits

x Heavily scented personal care: hair sprays, perfumes, etc.

x Fishing rods & reels

**Any items from the LEAVE AT HOME list will be held and may be returned to student upon return to school on Friday.

UP TO YOU   

• Simple camera (NO tablets, cell phones or other such devices)

• Stationery,  Self Addressed Stamped Envelope 

• Small backpack

• Personal water bottle

• Rubber boots 

• Books to read, journal

• Bathrobe    

• Stuffed animal                                                                                     

• Plastic bag   (for dirty clothes)

SPECIAL NOTE: Please do not feel the need to purchase items specially for this trip.  We have a closet of fleeces, coats, hats, and some boots that are for everyone.