REQUIRED PACKING LIST
Clothing:
Rain jacket and rain pants (a MUST have!)
Full set of long underwear
1 set of work clothes; pants, long-sleeved shirt, t-shirt
Warm pants for evening
1 wool or fleece shirt/sweaters/jackets
Hiking socks
Sleeping socks (1 pair that you don't plan to hike in)
Underwear
Warm mittens or gloves, warm hat
Sun hat/ sunglasses
Footwear:
Broken in hiking boots with ankle support; Goretex/waterproof is nice (no tennis shoes and avoid brand new if you can help it!)
Creek-crossing shoes such as Chacos, Tevas (keep these handy for the hike in as you might be crossing streams. No flip flops!)
Camping Gear:
Tent
Warm sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Kitchen kit: Sturdy Tupperware, & hot mug (spoon/fork and plate/bowl are optional—SBFC will provide these items)
Personal biodegradable toiletries (non-fragrant, bears are attracted to smelly stuff)
Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes
Water bottles/Camelback or similar bladder to carry at least 2 liters (3 recommended). Please don’t overlook this suggestion!
Flashlight/headlamp
Personal medications (Epi-pen if you have allergies)
Waterproof matches/ lighter
Medium-Large backpack (or similar if car camping)
Day pack
Personal Protective Equipment:
Work gloves (strongly recommended. Let us know if you’ll need to borrow).
Cloth face mask
Optional Items - Keep it light!:
Bear spray
Gaiters
Leatherman or all-purpose tool
Battery travel alarm clock
Bug repellent
Camera (and waterproof bag)
Frisbee
Book
Small game (e.g. cards, banana grams, etc.)
Binoculars
GPS
Garbage bags to line your backpack
If you do not have all of the required gear, contact the crew leader—some equipment can be shared with other participants. SBFC will provide the group gear including a stove, cookware, group water filter, camp tarp, and toilet paper. Try to “cross-use” what you are packing. For example, leave the pillow at home and stuff a sweatshirt with clothes for padding.