BWCA PERSONAL GEAR | SPRING/FALL
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PERSONAL GEAR STORAGE
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CLOTHING WORN
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CLOTHING FOR IN CAMP, SLEEPING, ELEMENTS
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TOILETRIES
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MISC
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BUNKHOUSE BAG
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PERSONAL GEAR STORAGE
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20L gear bag or gallon size zip lock bags
water resistant or water proof dry bag preferred, 2 gal ziplocks will work as well, use for all clothing/gear minus clothing worn on first travel day, camp shoes and rain gear, please try to keep total personal gear weight under 16#
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CLOTHING WORN
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pants
1 pair, synthetic or wool blend, quick dry
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shirt
1 long or short sleeve, synthetic or wool blend, quick dry
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sports bra
1 synthetic or wool
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underwear
whatever is comfortable
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socks
1 pair, merino wool blend
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hat
1 wide brim or sun hat
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trail shoes - wet
good tread on bottoms, closed toe, these are used when you paddle or portage
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sunglasses
hook to lanyard, optional
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CLOTHING FOR IN CAMP, SLEEPING, ELEMENTS
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baselayer long sleeve top
1, synthetic or wool blend, double as pj's
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baselayer bottom
1, synthetic or wool blend, double as pj's
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mid layer bottom
1, fleece or light insulation, optional depending on temps
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rain jacket
1, essential, breathable, reliable, gortex
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rain pants
1, essential, breathable, reliable, gortex
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hat
1, light - medium insulation beanie or similar
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gloves
1-2 pairs, paddling specific and light insulation
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mittens
1-2 pairs, light - medium insulation for camp
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insulated jacket
light - medium insulation or shell for layering, puffy or similar
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shoes - in camp
lightweight athletic, closed toe for in camp only
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socks
2-3 pairs wool blend, 1 pair is designated for sleeping
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underwear
1 pair per day
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shirt
1 long or short sleeve for in camp, synthetic, flannel or wool blend
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buff
optional, additional warmth for face/head
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swim suit
optional, underwear/sports bra works too, skinny dipping is ok
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TOILETRIES
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small bag
1 sm roll top bag or cinch bag, or zip lock to hold toiletries
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biodegradable soap
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sun block
travel size
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bug spray
travel size, option: pretreat clothing with Permetherin if bugs are expected
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lip balm
recommended
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comb/brush
travel size, optional
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deodorant
travel size, optional
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vitamins + medications
OTC and Rx
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toothbrush
travel size
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toothpaste
tabs, or travel size tube
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floss
travel size or loose floss
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towel
small or medium, micro fiber towel or regular wash cloth
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glasses
case, cloth wipe
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contacts
case, spare pair, travel size solution
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menstrual products
all plastic products must be packed out, bring extra ziplock for packing out products or use diva cup or cotton products
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ear plugs
optional
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MISC
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headlamp
add new batteries, 300+ lumens
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multipurpose tool or knife
small, optional
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camp chair
small, compact, optional (1.5 pounds or lighter)
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bandana
1-2 all-purpose, recommended
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camera/phone
waterproof case
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journal
small, pen/pencil, optional
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book
small, paperback or download on phone
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fishing gear
optional, sm tackle box, pole, net, you will need to get a license, optional
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water bottle
Nalgene wide mouth for ease of filtration
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small binoculars
optional
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sleeping bag
rated 20-30º
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sleeping pad
R-value of 4+
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sleeping bag liner
optional, can add 5-8º of warmth
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small camp pillow
optional, a dry bag filled with clothes works too
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BUNKHOUSE BAG
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clothing
bag left in car for post trip shower
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shoes
left in car for post trip
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pajamas
for overnight at bunkhouse
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extra toiletries
left in car for post trip shower
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jacket
optional, weather depending
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robe
optional
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identification
cash, credit/debit cards, health insurance card, put all in ziplock
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flip-flops
optional, for bunkhouse shower
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bath towel
provided by outfitter at bunkhouse
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bag
small duffle or carry-on bag for all items in this category
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garbage/plastic bag
for dirty laundry/gear
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