Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Camping list!

Wilderness Studio Student Camping Equipment List:
ALL MATERIALS OTHER THAN SMALL PERSONAL TENT AND SLEEPING BAG MUST FIT IN ONE COMPACT BAG

o   Water containers: back/day pack size (1-2 quart).
o   A plate, a bowl, a coffee cup, a fork, spoon and knife.
o   Personal hygiene articles to include: toothbrush, lip balm, soap, shampoo, hand cleaner, lotion, insect repellant, HEAVY sun block, towels (hand / shower).
o   A roll of TP and a roll of paper towels
o   Camp knife (pocket)
o   Comfortable Day Pack for hikes (to transport food, water, and course materials)
o   Small tarp for gear protection in camp.
o   Sleeping bag (It is typical to be exposed to nighttime temperatures from the high 80’s all the way to the low 30’s so bring accordingly.)
o   A good sleeping pad
o   Headlamp (recommended) or Flash light with extra bulb + batteries,
o   Personal Emergency Kit (to be kept with you at all times outside of camp) include: foil space blanket, whistle, COMPASS, maps, adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, antiseptic, water purification tablets, matches (strike anywhere) or lighter, chemical glow stick, pencil + paper.
o   Low profile, well constructed small tent with rain fly (coordinate with crew mates to share where possible). Expect strong winds. Buy quality over size.
o   A fabric camp chair
o   Camp clothing-think LAYERS for warmth and also for heat and protection from all of the elements
o   Work clothing (one pair of pants + long sleeve shirt for messy work, work gloves if needed).
o   A few neon/reflective items of clothing for field work
o   Adverse weather gear: (cold, hot, rain) rain gear/outer shell, layers, heavy socks, knit hat, sun hat, shorts, sunglasses, loose fitting long sleeve shirt + pants (to protect from the sun).
o   Hiking shoes/boots: broken in, good support, waterproof a plus,
o   Special dietary or medical needs (alert Program director to any prescriptions, allergies or special needs).
o   Music, books
o   Binoculars or other personal resources (optional).
o   Personal studio materials and tools, journal, drawing implements
o   Ear plugs
o   Alarm/Watch to be to breakfast and dinner on time (recommended)
o   Any special snack or need



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