Front country crews camp near their crew vehicles, usually in established campgrounds. They can bring a few more comforts like a full-sized pillow, camp chair, or some board games to play with the crew.
Required Gear
Large duffel bag or backpack for gear and clothes
Day pack (20-35L)
Two pairs of work pants (no big rips/holes; Dickies or Carhartts are a good choice, jeans not recommended)
Sturdy work/hiking boots (needs to reach over your ankle and be mostly leather, steel toes not recommended)
Rain jacket
Tent
Sleeping bag (rated to at least 0°F for spring & fall crews; sleeping bag liners are helpful)
Sleeping pad
Headlamp
Several pairs of wool or synthetic socks (avoid cotton at all costs!)
A pair of underwear for each day and a couple extra
Fleece, wool, or synthetic jacket/sweater
Reusable water bottles (4 liters total capacity)
Tupperware/storage container (to pack lunch)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush/comb, menstrual hygiene products, any prescription or over the counter medications you normally need)
Watch with alarm or any alarm that is not your phone
Spring/Fall Crews Additional Required Gear
One or two pairs of wool, synthetic, or silk long underwear tops and bottoms
More than one fleece, wool, or synthetic jacket/sweater
Warm hat
Warm gloves or mittens
Make sure your sleeping bag is rated to at least 0 degrees!
Recommended Gear
Pillow
Breathable camp shoes (crocs are often used)
Bring layers that you can interchange to varying degrees of warmth - puffer jackets are light and very warm
Insulated mug
Unscented, alcohol-based hand sanitizer (there will be crew sanitizer, but having your own will come in handy)
Quick drying towel
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Extra set of clean clothes for camp and town
Hat
Camp chair
Extra sealable sandwich bags for menstrual hygiene products and packing out toilet paper
Consider bringing duct tape to wrap each bag to make them more durable and discreet
Optional Gear
Rain pants
Gaiters (for tick prevention)
Pocket knife
Sunglasses
Bandana
Phone (many crews do not have cell service on-site)
Portable power bank & charging cable
Camera
Notebook & writing utensil
Personal reading material
Cards and/or small games
Not Recommended Gear
Cotton layers or socks, these retain water causing you to be colder and more damp for longer than synthetic or wool layers
Try not to over pack
Usually, 2 pairs of pants will get you through a hitch
Having 2 sets of clothes to change into at camp can make life more comfortable
Prohibited Gear
Drugs & alcohol
Firearms, fireworks, or explosives
Knives with blades over 3” long
Clothing with inappropriate or offensive graphics
Day pack example
Work pants example
Work shoes example
Sleeping pad examples
Acceptable water bottle examples
Gaiters
Please let us know if you are unable to obtain anything on this list, we may have some loaner gear available.