Adventurer Packing List
Core Items:
(Items below are available for rent at REI in Denver or other outfitters)
| Backpack (65+ liters is recommended - Make sure your gear fits in your pack if you go smaller) | |
| Sleeping Pad | |
| Sleeping Bag (Recommend a down sleeping bag that is at least a 30 degree bag, go colder if you get cold at night. Night temperatures are at 38-50 degrees) |
Extras:
| Toiletries (toilet paper, feminine products, deodorant, biodegradable soap, baby wipes, tooth brush, and paste) | |
| Self Aid Kit | |
| Whistle | |
| Bottle or camel pack At least 20 ounces |
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| Lip Balm | |
| Sunglasses | |
| Bandana | |
| Sunscreen | |
| Insect Repellent |
Clothes (non-cotton):
| fleece leggings - so you can wear under your pants if needed | |
| hiking pants | |
| shorts | |
| Short sleeve | |
| Long sleeve | |
| Fleece Jacket | |
| Rain Jacket | |
| Gloves for warmth and working with sticks | |
| Beanie Hat | |
| Scarf/ neck warmer | |
| Sunshade Hat | |
| Pair of Hiking socks (one per day) | |
| 1 extra pair of wool socks | |
| Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes suitable to the mountain terrain |
Alternative (not required):
| Pillow - Make sure fits in your pack | |
| Binoculars | |
| Camera | |
| Phone | |
| Gaiters (if weather is expected to be bad) | |
| Backup battery charger | |
| GPS - However, I teach only map and compass and not depending on electronics |
Food:
We would like a conversation with you regarding food. There are no stores near Spirit Forest so food will need to be well planned out. All your food will be provided by you, we can give you ideas of what to plan.
Provided to Take Home
- Spirit Forest T-Shirt - non cotton
- Water Purifier/filter Similar to: http://a.co/cgQUhMd
- Paracord
- Fire Kit (matches, lighter, cotton balls)
Provided to Borrow
- Tent (1 person and 2 person tents to choose from)
- Bushcraft Knife
- Fire Rod
- Topo Map of the area
- Cooking Pot
- Steel Cup
- Spork
- Tarp
- Headlight - extra batteries
- Sack to store your food
- Stove and Fuel (Used by all)
- Compass
