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TRAVEL AND PERSONAL ITEMS

• *Spending cash- Just in case. Also, you will be providing your own dinner on Friday evening
• *Medications –  Please let us know in advance if you require refrigeration, otherwise you are responsible for storing and administering your own prescribed medication.

CAMPING

• *Tent or bivy sack with rain fly and repair kit
• *Sleeping Bag (a 30F degree bag recommended)
• Sleeping Pad
• Folding Chair

ON THE WATER

• *Water-friendly shoes
• Brimmed hat, for sun protection
  
• fingerless gloves or other light gloves

EATING AND DRINKING

• Meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday are included in the price of the trip.  We will meet after dinner, around 7:00 PM on Friday evening .
• *Water bottles (enough to carry 1/2 gallon)
• *Eating bowl or plate
• *Eating utensils
• Insulated mug for warm drinks
• Lighter or waterproof matches
• Biodegradable soap, hand sanitizer, small towel

CLOTHING

• *Hiking boots or sturdy shoes, medium weight, broken-in
• *Sun hat and sunglasses
• *Rain jacket
• Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and light jacket
• Shorts, short-sleeved shirt, and underwear (quick-dry fabrics are preferred)
• Socks, 2 pair
• Swimsuit & towel

OTHER ESSENTIALS

• *At least 2 waterproof stuff sacks (size: at least 20-liter capacity)
• *Small first aid kit
• *Sunscreen
• *Headlamp, extra bulbs and batteries
• *Toilet paper in plastic bag
• Trowel for digging cat holes (see previous item)
• Extra plastic baggies for packing out trash
• Pocket knife if desired
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Camera, waterproof camera or waterproof camera case recommended

*Items marked with a star are essential for a safe and successful weekend in the backcountry

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