BWCA SUMMER PACKING LIST | KIDS + TEENS
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- TOILETRIES 0 lb
- MISC 0 lb
- SLEEP SYSTEM 0 lb
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- SAFETY 0 lb
- EXIT BAG | TRIP HOME 0 lb
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CLOTHING WORN
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long pants
1 pair, zip-off or synthetic
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shorts
1 pair, synthetic, dry wicking
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long sleeve shirt
1, synthetic or dry wicking
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short sleeve shirt
1, synthetic or dry wicking
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socks
2-4 pairs, synthetic or wool blend
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underwear
5 pairs
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sports bra
1-2, most comfortable
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hat
1, for sun
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hiking or trail shoes
1 pair, grippy bottoms and tread
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pj's
wool blend top/bottoms are nice for cooler temps, but most pj's will work
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mid layer top
1, fleece or light insulation jacket
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rain jacket
essential, reliable, breathable
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rain pants
essential, great as a secondary warm layer
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hat
1, light insulation beanie or similar
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gloves
optional, 1 pair, nice for cooler, evening temps
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sun glasses
hook to lanyard, optional
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swimsuit
optional, tshirts and/or shorts can work too
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TOILETRIES
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small bag
for holding all toiletries
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toothbrush
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toothpaste
travel size or share
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biodegradable soap
travel size, wash anything well away from lakes
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sun block
travel size
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bug spray
travel size
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lip balm/lotion
nice to have but optional
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deodorant
travel size
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vitamins and medications
OTC and Rx
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towel
medium microfiber or light beach towel
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glasses
hard sided case
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contacts
case, spare pair, travel size solution
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feminine products
everything must be packed out in separate baggie
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ear plugs
optional
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MISC
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diapers
pack them out in a big ziplock and drybag with some baking soda
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cloth diapers
wash well away from water sources
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bottom wipes
use wet paper towels and dispose of in latrine or pack out
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headlamp
add new batteries
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flashlight
small, optional
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camp chair
optional
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child carrier
great for hikes, doubles as high chair
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hammock + straps
great, all-purpose fun
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backpack
use a school backpack or small backpack for younger kids, line it with a garbage bag
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small toy or book
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mini journal
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mini colored pencils
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small fish net
for catching and releasing minnows
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games
travel friendly
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music on phone + ear bugs
waterproof case
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disposable camera
do those still exist?!
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bug head net
for happy campers
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fishing rod
plus tackle, net
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mini fan
optional, can drown out noise
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soothers
pacifier or soothers used at home
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water bottle or sippy cup
age appropriate
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eating utensils
age appropriate
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SLEEP SYSTEM
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sleeping bag
30º-40º or warmer
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sleeping pad
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sleeping bag liner
optional, adds some warmth, acts like a sheet
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pillow
camp size
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portable crib
optional, use for base camping
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SHELTER
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tent
small kids stay with adult(s), teens like their own tent
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ground cloth + stakes
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SAFETY
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PFD
personal flotation device for correct weight, needs
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whistle
attach it to PFD
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first aid kit
additional meds + first aid specific to age, weight
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wilderness basics
discuss age appropriate safety
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EXIT BAG | TRIP HOME
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duffle
include bag for dirty clothing/shoes
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shoes
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clothing
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toiletries
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