Practical Advice

Camp

• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Pillow
• Camp chair
• Trowel
• Clothesline
• Bandana
• Fleece jacket

Personal Items

• Toilet paper
• Toothbrush/paste
• Sunglasses with floatation strap
• Earplugs
• Soap
• Washcloth
• Hiking shoes/boots

Cook

• Stove/fuel
• Windscreen
• Plates
• Water (1 gallon per day per person)
• Food/snacks
• Pots and pans
• Utensils (eating and cooking)
• Trash bags
• Ziploc bags
• Scouring pad
• Grater
• Dish soap
• Nylon mesh bag

Cold-Weather Clothing

• Wetsuit/drysuit
• Neoprene gloves
• Neoprene booties
• Paddle jacket
• Wool hat
• Synthetic underwear
• Fleece tops/bottoms

Warm-Weather Clothing

• Lightweight UV-protective long- and short-sleeve tops
• Hat with brim
• Paddling shoes/sandals
• Swimsuit
• Rain jacket
• Rain pants

Emergency

• Waterproof matches
• Spare batteries
• Candle
• Flashlight
• Water filter/purification tablets

Optional

• Camera in waterproof case
• Books
• Playing cards
• Games
• Journal and pen
• Fishing gear/license
• Field guides