Required Gear for Camping Crews

• Backpacking pack (65-80L) OR Large Duffel Bag for clothes
• Day pack (20-35L) for work day
• Two pairs of work pants (no big rips or holes; Dickies or Carhartts are a good choice)
• ​Sturdy work/hiking boots (needs to reach over your ankle)
• Rain jacket
• Tent
• Sleeping bag (rated to at least 30°F; sleeping bag liners are helpful if you wish to be a little warmer)
• Sleeping pad
• Headlamp
• Several pairs of wool or synthetic socks (avoid cotton at all costs!)
• As much underwear as you think you’ll need
• Fleece, wool, or synthetic jacket/sweater
• Reusable water bottles (4 liters total capacity)
• Tupperware/storage container (to pack lunch or leftover food)
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush/comb, feminine hygiene products, any prescription or over the counter medications you normally need)
• Sunscreen 
• Insect repellent 
• Watch with alarm or small battery operated alarm clock​

Recommended Gear

• Pillow
• Breathable camp shoes
• Insulated mug
• Hand sanitizer (there will be crew sanitizer, but having your own will come in handy)
• Quick drying microfiber towel
• Gaiters (for tick prevention)
• Extra sets of clean clothes for camp and town
• Hat (with brim for summer crews)

Optional Gear

• Rain pants
• Pocket knife 
• Sunglasses 
• Bandana 
• Phone 
• ​Portable power bank and charger cord
• Camera
• Notebook & writing utensil
• Personal reading material
• Cards and/or small games​

Prohibited Gear

• Tobacco products (this includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarettes)
• 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.