Gear List

Must-Bring Items

- Raincoat and rain paints

- Waterproof shoes (ie sturdy sneakers or hiking boots)

- Sandals

- Warm socks (5+ pairs)

- Layers (ie, long sleeved shirts, sweater, fleece zip up, long underwear if you have it)

- Warm hat

- Sturdy pants (3+)

- Shorts (1 pair)

- Tee-shirts and/or tank tops (5+)

- Swimsuit

- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other preferred toiletries

- Sunglasses

- Sun hat/baseball hat

- Work gloves

- Bandana or buff

- Sleeping bag*

- Sleeping pad*

- Day pack*

- Tent*

- Water bottle (at least 1 liter)*

- Rechargeable battery for phone

- Towel*

- Sense of adventure

I may be able to lend you starred* items - contact me if you need these.

Optional Items

- Binoculars

- Camera

- Camping pillow

- Eye mask

- Books on Alaska

- Rechargeable battery for phone

- Waterproof phone case

- Head net (for bugs)

- Fishing pole and license

Things you don't need to bring

- Sunscreen

- Bug spray

- Bear bells/bear spray

- Cards

- Cooking supplies

- Excavation gear

- GPS

- Maps

- Water purifier

- Headlamp/flashlight (24 hours of daylight!)

- Camp soap

- Life jacket

If you have any questions about additional items you want to bring, please email Dr. Bree.