Warm weather (temperatures between 40-90+)
only one of each item, unless otherwise specified & check with 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) T-Shirts (2 max)
2) long sleeve cotton shirt
3) lightweight polypropylene/synthetic top *
4) lightweight fleece/wool/pile sweater or jacket *
5) wind shirt or jacket (You can use your raingear, if desired) *
BOTTOM LAYERS
1) Underwear/Bra/Supporter (As many as needed)
2) Shorts (2 max, lined shorts can also serve as swim-wear)
3) lightweight polypro./synthetic long underwear bottoms *
4) lightweight pants (These can be synthetic and can double as wind/rain wear)
5) bathing costume (as needed after assessing other clothes)
FOOTWEAR
1) Light to medium weight, over the ankle hiking boots
2) camp footwear (sandals or sneakers)
3) polypro./synthetic liner socks (2-3 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 (20-40 degree comfort rating) *
5) Sleeping Pad (You may bring inflatable types but you must also carry some closed cell pad) *
6) Large Trash Bag (To line the inside of your pack) *
* Labeled items can be supplied by GU Outdoor Education