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Equipment
- What To Bring on an Expedition
This
list may be used as a guideline in your planning and packing. Please
be aware that the list may fluctuate based on specific environments,
seasons, or activities.
- backpack
(80-120 litres size)
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lightweight expedition tent (eg. Eureka Timberline 2 – 3 person
tent)
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large tarps
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rope
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portable camptove, fuel
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mess kit (pots, pans etc.)
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water filter/pump (eg. MSR, Pur, Sweetwater, Katadyne) and/or chlorine
drops, iodine purification tablets
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note:above items may be supplied by the lead organization and/or
WSC Survival School Inc. where needed
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personal cutlery, plate (plastic type)
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four-season sleeping bag (eg. Thinsulate, Polarguard fill, mummy
design)
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underpad-bedroll for sleeping bag (eg. closed-cell foam, ensolite,
Therma-Rest self-inflating)
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water bottle (eg. Nalgene bottle, Plasma Bag type) + 2 litres of
water
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sunscreen
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insect repellant
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flashlight (and spare batteries, bulb)
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fox-40 whistle
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silva compass
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notebook, pencil
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candles
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personal medications, toilet paper, toothbrush/toothpaste, non-phosphate
soap
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towel, swim suit, water shoes/sandals
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hiking shoes
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rain gear (eg. poncho, rain suit)
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woolens, fleece clothing (sweater, pants, long-johns, extra socks,
hat, gloves, jacket)
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sun hat
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trail snacks (nut-free)
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willingness to accept new challenges, and to seek the reasons why
you are doing something after the activity, not before!
The layering concept should be adhered to when preparing clothing;
e.g., 2 changes of clothing, with options to peel clothing off if
too warm, and to put clothing on if too cold.
FYI - Many second-hand stores (eg. Value Village, Army Surplus) have
inexpensive fleece and woolens, and rain coats.
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