Gear list

NO:

• NO PHONES/DEVICES - They will be confiscated and given to your Dean. It will also result in your Self Management grade dropping to N0. Please organise a phone free before camp and after camp plan before the start of your camp.

• Bluetooth speakers

• Drugs

• Alcohol

Individual gear list:

• Camp workbook (provided at camp)

• Pens and pencil

• Sports shoes for around camp and for activities (these may get dirty)

• Campground footwear e.g. crocs/jandals/slides

• Socks (these will get dirty)

• Shorts (polyester i.e. PE shorts)

• 2-3x polyester T-shirts (i.e. PE shirt - no cotton)

• Thermal top (polypropylene or merino wool) (available for hire see below)

• Wetsuit (preferably full length)

  • OR long sleeve thermal top and bottoms for use in water (polypropylene) (available for hire see below)

• Booties/Wet shoes

• Togs

• Fleece top

• Waterproof jacket (available for hire see below)

• Trackpants/fleece trousers for around camp

• Beanie

• Sun hat

• Sunscreen

• Day pack

• Watch

• Torch (preferably a head torch) (available for hire see below)

• Whistle

• Cord or string (old shoe lace) for mending

• Water bottle (at least 750 ml)

• Personal first aid kit and personal medication

• Toothbrush and paste

• Hand sanitizer

• Large towel

• 3 Season sleeping bag (available for hire see below)

• Sleeping mattress (available for hire see below)

• Pillow

• Set of pyjamas or clothes to sleep in

• 2-3 person tent (if possible, please bring your own, as only a limited quantity will be provided by MAGS)

• Gas stove and canister (supplied by MAGS) 

• Bowl, plate, cup and utensils

• Rubbish bag (carry in carry out)

• Wet/dirty clothing bag

• Roll of toilet paper

• Insect repellent

• Dishwashing brush

• Dishwashing liquid

• Tea towel

• Packed lunch for day one

• Food (as planned)

• Disposable/waterproof camera/GoPro (optional)

For suggestions on suitable CLOTHING choice, please visit:

https://sites.google.com/mags.school.nz/10oe1/bushcraft/clothing?authuser=0

For suggestions on suitable EQUIPMENT choice, please visit:

https://sites.google.com/mags.school.nz/10oe1/bushcraft/equipment?authuser=0

Rental

Living Simply Newmarket

09 524 7957, http://www.livingsimply.co.nz

• Rain Parka (Waterproof) $35 weekend hire, $45 weekly hire

• Overtrousers (Waterproof) $25 weekend hire, $35 weekly hire

• Sleeping Mat $25 weekend hire, $35 weekly hire

• Sleeping Bag (with liner) $40 weekend hire, $50 weekly hire

Bivouac Outdoor Newmarket

09 529 2298, http://www.bivouac.co.nz, newmarket@bivouac.co.nz

Pack day hire $10, weekend hire $20, week hire $30, deposit $100

Purchasing?

Macpac is an outdoor brand with a clear purpose. They are founded by and are operated by outdoor enthusiasts. Their customers require high performance outdoor clothing and equipment made for the toughest conditions. Their products are created from adventure for adventure. 

The Macpac Adventure Partnership is an initiative that partners Macpac with Mount Albert Grammar School to demonstrate a sharing of our core values of openness and honesty, adventurous thinking, sustainability and which, in our own way, promote “adventure for life”. 

By choosing to select Macpac products you will directly benefit Mount Albert Grammar School, as 10% of your purchase will return to the MAGS Outdoor Education department to be used to purchase clothing and equipment for students to use.

Sign up to the Macpac Wilderness club (free to join), mention you are linked to Mount Albert Grammar School and receive 30% off the full retail price of all Macpac products in all stores.

10% of all of your sales will return to MAGS Outdoor Education