Geog 312 Field Trip checklist

Camping gear:

• sleeping bag
• sleeping pad
• tent with rainfly and groundsheet (or share)
• cooking gear (or share):
  • stove with fuel
  • pots and utensils appropriate for food choice
  • coffee pot for heating water
  • matches
  • ice chest
• eating utensils: fork, spoon, knife, plate, cup (everyone should have their own)
• flashlight with batteries; lantern if you have one
• pocket knife
• toiletries and medicines
• towel
• swimsuit (optional, depends on location/weather)
• rain gear
• warm jacket and gloves
• wool or polypropylene underwear
• extra change of dry clothes

Day Hike gear:

• day pack or tummy pack
• water bottle or canteen
• comfortable, sturdy walking shoes (on this trip, running shoes will do fine)
• wool or polypropylene/olefin socks -- with extra pairs
• layered clothing
• windbreaker, parka, or rain parka
• relevant literature (e.g. Kane's Through Vulcan's Eye)
• compass (optional)
• map (optional)
• camera (optional)
• notepad with pencil
• sunscreen
• hat (for sun or rain)

Food

• 3 breakfast (something instant, like instant oatmeal, that only needs hot water)
• 3 lunches (carryable)
• 2 dinner (in groups)
• fruit, bars, etc. for snacks
• beverages
• Note: We will stop on the way back Sunday night to eat at a restaurant somewhere; so bring cash