Text Box: Backpacking Gear List 4-6 days Internal or External Frame Pack Sleeping bag (packable three season compact and packable— 4lbs max!) Packable sleeping pad (close cell foam only, or therma-rest) Rain coat or poncho (lightweight) 2 warm synthetic pullovers, for cool weather 1 light colored long sleeve shirt or windbreaker (bugs, sun) Wool or felt hat in case of cold or rainy weather Boots or similar shoes— well broken in and proper fitting with good traction. Sandals with straps or similar (for around the campsite, swimming, wading.) * 1 quick drying pants. (Windpants or fatigues work well. No jeans) 2 pair cotton socks 2 pair wool socks (smart wool?) 2 underwear 2 cotton T-shirts 1 light quick drying towel 1 pair shorts 1 swim suit Hat with visor (sun) Insect repellant (small container) 2 bandannas Bible Flashlight (headlamp or mini mag size only) with extra batteries. 2 quart size plastic water bottles Personal toiletries: toothpaste and brush, deodorant, and small bottle of biodegradable shampoo (trial or travel size only) Several gallon size Zip Lock bags to organize stuff in pocket knife OPTIONAL GEAR LIST Camera with film Lip Balm Trip Journal Medications Space Blanket Spare eye glasses Rain pants Head Net (bugs) Please: No walkmans, CD players, radios or large blade knives. *1 pair fatigues or 1 pair of wind pants are recommended Purchasing your own gear <- Back Wilderness AdventuresText Box: Home About Our Program Schedule Teen Leadership Program (LIT) Group Outings Photos Wilderness Center Testimonials Donations Leadership, Safety & General Info. Camp Store/Gear Staff Apply Contact