Caving-Cold weather (temperatures between 10-50)
only one of each item, unless otherwise specified & check with the instructors before making substitutions
HEAD
1) Wool or Synthetic (fleece or pile)
2) ball cap or other brimmed hat for sun protection
TOP LAYERS
1) mid-weight polypro./synthetic top *
2) expedition weight fleece top *
3) heavy-weight fleece/wool/pile sweater or jacket *
5) wind shirt or jacket (You can use your raingear, if desired) *
6) Parka/Over down or Sythetic fill Jacket (optional & should fit over all other layers)
HANDS
1) lightweight gloves or liners
2) wool or fleece/pile mittens
BOTTOM LAYERS
1) Underwear/Bra/Supporter (As many as needed)
3) mid-weight polypro./synthetic long underwear bottoms *
4) expedition-weight polypro./synthetic pants *
5) pile or wool pants *
FOOTWEAR
1) medium or heavy weight, over ankle hiking boots (instructors may specify other specialized footwear)
2) camp footwear: sneakers or insulated shoes
3) polypro./synthetic liner socks (4-5 pairs)
4) medium weight wool or wool/nylon combination socks (2-3 pairs)
PERSONAL GEAR
1) dining items (durable cup, bowl & spoon)
2) sun-block (minimum SPF 15)
3) small knife (optional, leave machetes at home)
4) sunglasses (with retention strap)
5) prescription lenses (2 pair of glasses, or one pair & one pair of contacts)
6) personal hygiene items (the more you can leave at home the better)
7) Journal and pen (store in a ziplock bag)
8) Camera and film
EQUIPMENT
1) Nalgene or other 1 liter plastic bottles (minimum two) *
2) Flashlight with extra set of batteries *
3) Backpack *
4) Sleeping Bag (0 degree comfort rating) *
5) Sleeping Pad (You may bring inflatable types but you must also carry some closed cell pad) *
6) Rain Gear (waterproof jacket and pants, nylon or gore-tex) *
CAVING EQUIPMENT
1) Extra headlamp with batteries *
2) Knee-pads *
3) Glowstick *
4) small backpack or hit belt for use in cave
5) one additional liner/garbage bag for muddy clothes *
6) one additional top and bottom layer that can be subject to mud and abrasion abuse from cave
* labeled items can be supplied by GU Outdoor Education