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Tent, Poles, Pegs 

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Ground Sheet  

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Sleeping Bag

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Sleeping Pad

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Pack

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Day/Fanny Pack for day hikes (can be stripped down pack; keep small)

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Stove (club supplies) 

1

Propane (members supply) or Gas (club supplies) 

1

 

Pot Set/Mess Kit

1

 

Spatula  

3

  

Fry Pan  

3

  

Aluminum Foil (Several uses)

2

  

Mesh Bag/Tea Towel  

1

  

Dish Soap  

2

  

Scouring Pad (Small)  

1

  

Dish Cloth/J-Cloth  

1

  

Water Bottles w 2L H₂O

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Wide-mouth Water Bottle for soaking dehydrated food

2

  

Water Filter/Pills (Leaders will bring filters)  

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Insulated Mug

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Bowl (if not part of mess kit; mug can do double duty for minimalists)

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Fork & Spoon (Fork Optional)

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Small Garden Spade  

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Camera & Lots of Film

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Large Garbage Bags (Extras for, pack cover, dirty clothing)

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Extra Ziploc Bags

1

  

Stuffsack(s) for hanging food (needs to be waterproof)  

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30-40 ft. Rope/cord for hanging food (must withstand 30+ lbs.) 

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Pepper Spray (leaders will look after bringing)

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Toilet Paper  

1

  

Tooth Paste & Floss (Look for small travel sizes) 

2

 

Sunscreen (Must have and use! Personal item)

1

  

Lip Balm with UV protection (personal item)

1

  

Insect Repellent

1

  

Ibuprofen or Aspirin (Tylenol is not an anti-inflammatory)

1

 

Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer

1

Moleskin/Compeed (Must have!)

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Bandaids (Assortment)

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Small Roll Adhesive Tape

1

  

Small Scissors (to cut moleskin; can use knife)

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Fingernail/toenail Clipper

2

  

Tweezers

2

  

Afterbite and/or Antihistamine Cream

 

  

Antiseptic First Aid Cream

 

  

Wet wipes/Alcohol wipes

2

  

 

 

  

 

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25-50 Feet Light Rope/Twine   

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Extra Flashlight Batteries

 

 

Safety Pins

 

  

Extra Boot Lace 

 

  

Extra Compression Straps (for lashing on grungy gear, …)

 

  

Extra Strap Buckles

 

  

Extra Clevis Pins & Rings (external frame owners only)

 

  

Large Needle & Heavy Thread (in a rigid container)

 

  

Swiss Army Knife/Multitool (quality counts here)

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Extra Tent Pegs (Club tents will have these) 

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Duct Tape (can wrap around pencil or other object)

2

  

Small Knife, preferably with locking blade (omit if you included a Swiss Army Knife in repair kit)

 

  

Whistle

 

  

Matches in sealed cont.

 

  

Flashlight (AA Batteries)

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Compass (Senior members should consider having one)

2

Topographic/Trail Map in Ziploc (Be sure to bring)

 

Frisbee

 

  

Travel Games, Cards

 

  

Books/Magazines

3

  

Journal 

 2

 

2 - Pair Inner Socks (Thin synthetic socks; reduce friction and keep moisture away from your foot)

2

 

3 - Pair Outer Socks (Wool, synthetic, or blend; Not cotton!)

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1 - Pair Hiking Boots/Shoes (sturdy, preferably with ankle support)

1

  

1 - Pair Light Camp Shoes/sandals (All  creek crossings on this trip have bridges)

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2 – Underwear (Some argue that this is not enough :-)

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1 – Underwear Top (Preferably synthetic – available at Midfield)

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1 - Long Underwear (preferably synthetic – available at Midfield)

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1/2 - Pair Shorts

These two items may be covered by one or two pair of nylon (not cotton) zip-off pants.

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1 - Wind Pants

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2 - T Shirts

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1 - Sweater/Sweatshirt/Long Sleeve Shirt

2

  

1 - Shell/Windbreaker

1

  

1 - Bunnyhug / Polar Fleece Jacket

1

  

1 - Set Raingear (Must Have! No Ponchos! Must withstand hiking)

1

  

1 - Pair Mini-gloves/light gloves

1

  

1 - Pair Warmer Gloves/Mitts (mornings will be cool/cold)

2

  

1 - Headband/Toque/Warm Hat (ditto, also useful in sleeping bag)

 

  

1 - Brimmed Hat

1

  

1/2 Handkerchiefs/Bandanas (wet to cool off, strain water … many uses)

2

  

1 - Pair Sunglasses

1

  

1/2 - Walking Stick/Staff (Highly Recommended!)

2

  

Comb

2

  

Glasses Case/Contact Lens Solution (find small, travel size, if possible)

AR

  

Toothbrush

2

  

Wash Cloth and Small Towel

1

  

1 Clean change of clothes for road home

 

Soap & shampoo

 

Wash cloth & towel (this can be a real towel!)

 

 

Razor & shaving lotion

 

Comb, toothbrush, paste (if not in pack)

 

 

3 loonies (1 or 2 should do, but just in case)

 

 

Room for clothes worn on the bus on the way up (If you plan to change)

  

Money for junk food/shopping

  

Non-perishable Snacks to tide you over till late lunch in Calgary on Friday.

  

 

 

2 lunches

 

  

1 supper

 

 

 

 

4 Breakfasts (Make some no-cook for early-morning startups)

3 Lunches (all 3 on the trail)

4 Suppers

1 or 2 “Emergency” meals (something simple, possibly no-cook)

Jerky

Trail Mix

Dried Fruit

Other Snacks

 

Spices/condiments

 

 

Margarine, milk powder, ...

Enough for 4.5  days in backcountry (2 canisters?) 

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Keep this light and simple. Make sure hooks are well protected.