Young Women 4th Year Hike
TBD
 

Packing List

1. Navigation

• Map (we will provide)

2. Sun protection 

• Hat 

• Sun Screen

• Chapstick

• Sunglasses

3. Insulation 

• Sleeping bag (20 degree or higher rated) 

• Sleeping mat.

Consider how your bag will perform if it gets damp. Consider a water resistant stuff sack or plastic bag to protect it.
4.Illumination 

• Flashlight/head lamp

• extra batteries

5. First aid kit 

• Foot care (Moleskin)

• Antiseptic 

• Bandage

• Personal Medication

Does not need to be a large kit. A few bandaids and something to clean a minor abrasion should be enough. Blisters are very common.

6. Nutrition 

• Absolutely no food from home. All food will be provided at pack check, including snacks.

7. Hydration 

• container for 2 liters (Nalgene, camelback)  (We will have filtration devices)

8. Optional items​​

• Poncho 

• Surveyors tape - to mark your path in the unlikely circumstance that you get separated from the group

Personal Gear

To wear (not needed at gear check in)

• Hiking boots/shoes

• good socks - light wool socks are best

• Shirt 

• Pants/shorts

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To bring

• Hiking backpack 

• Light weight day pack (for Day 2 out-and-back hike)

• Wicking layer 

  • 2 pair light socks 

  • 1 change of underwear 

• Insulating layer - for sleep and when sun is down

  • 2 pair heavy socks 

  • Fleece / sweater / warm jacket - no bulky cotton sweatshirts

  • 1 shirt long sleeved 

  • 1 pants 

• Waterproof layer 

  • Poncho / Garbage bag (for backpack)

  • Light waterproof wind proof shell

• Sandals (style similar to tevas)

• Insect repellent 

• Bug net to wear while hiking (MANDATORY!)

• Toilet kit 

  • tooth brush /tooth paste (travel sized)

  • wash rag/ soap 

  • small hand sanitizer

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • toilet paper - small roll

  • comb/brush (small & light)

  • *Remember that you need to pack out all trash, including feminine hygiene products. Bring a small double bag that will hold what you bring. Opaque is nice so you don’t have to see it once stowed away.

• For Meals​

  • Utensils (sporks are great)

• Sleep system 

  • Sleeping bag with compression sack.

  • Ground insulation (sleeping mat)

  • Tent

To Consider... 

• Swim suit or quick drying top and bottom, small towel (consider a backpacking towel)

• Disposable Camera

Other stuff 

• Printed pages of scriptures to read 

• Gear should weigh less than 20% of body weight

• Please no electronics/speakers, headphones, or music

Buddy Gear

• Tent/sleep system

• 2 Gallon ziploc for Garbage (double layered)

Group Gear (need 3 per hiking group)

• Stove

• Fuel for stove

• Container for boiling water

• Water Filter

• Group first aid kit for larger injuries.

• Toilet trowel

• Rope (for hanging food)

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Gear for the drive home

(In small separate bag to be left in the cars at the trailhead)

• Full change of clothes