Equipment Lists

GEAR LIST for HIKING
* denotes rentable
EQUIPMENT
• pole(s) preferably retractable—optional *
• hiking boots—good support/tread/BROKEN IN
• backpack—70 liter/women’s/fitted to your body*
• 2 water bottles or water bladder and 1 water bottle
• sleeping bag and pad*
• head lamp with new batteries

CLOTHING
• hat
• sunglasses
• raincoat AND rain pants
• fleece pants
• fleece shirt
• quick dry “zip-off” pants (no extra shorts to carry!)
• quick dry t-shirts
• hiking socks
• sports bra (no straps to bother you!)
• liner mitts
• underwear (nylon with cotton crotch)
• sandals or “camp shoes”—something comfortable

TOILETRIES
• soap (unscented/ biodegradable/compact)
• deodorant (optional but must be compact and unscented)
• eyeglasses/contacts (and a spare pair of either)
• medications
• toothbrush (compact)
• camera and film (compact)
• moleskin and band-aids
• brush or comb (optional)
• hair tie/bandana for longer hair
• lip balm & moisturizing lotion (optional-must be unscented)
• bug spray (compact)
• feminine hygiene products AND a Ziploc bag for their disposal
• pocket knife
• binoculars (optional /compact)
• sunscreen—unscented
• notepad/pen (optional)

We ask that you put all of your gear/clothes into Ziploc bags with the “zipper” style of opening-a garbage bag will work for the sleeping bag. This will ensure everything stays dry and hopefully organized! We also suggest you pack all of you gear and then weigh it—every ounce counts when it’s on you back and you’re tired!!

GEAR LIST for PADDLING
*denotes rentable
EQUIPMENT
• sleeping bag/pad*
• all other equipment is provided however if you prefer to bring your own CSA approved lifejacket and/or paddle, please feel free to do so

CLOTHING
• hat
• sunglasses
• raincoat AND rain pants
• fleece pants
• fleece shirt
• quick dry “zip-off” pants (no extra shorts to carry!)
• quick dry t-shirts
• wool socks x3
• sports bra (no straps to bother you!)
• liner gloves and leather gloves
• underwear x3 (nylon with cotton crotch)
• sandals which can get wet
• “camp shoes”—something comfortable
• bathing suit-optional
• water bottle

TOILETRIES
• soap (unscented and biodegradable)
• deodorant (optional but must be small and unscented)
• eyeglasses/contacts (and a spare pair of either)
• medications
• toothbrush (compact)
• camera and film (compact)
• moleskin and band-aids
• brush or comb (optional)
• hair tie/bandana for longer hair
• lip balm & moisturizing lotion (optional-must be unscented)
• bug spray (compact)
• feminine hygiene products AND a Ziploc bag for their disposal
• pocket knife
• binoculars (optional /compact)
• sunscreen—unscented
• notepad/pen (optional)
• head lamp with new batteries
• small book (optional)

GEAR LIST for WINTER TRIPS
*denotes rentable
• all equipment is provided with our tours, however if you prefer to bring your own ski’s and boots or snowshoes, please feel free to do so

TOILETRIES/CLOTHING
• sleeping bag/pad*
• wool socks
• fleece socks (optional but great to sleep in!)
• liner pants or long underwear
• ski pants
• fleece pants
• fleece shirt
• liner shirt or undershirt
• mitts AND gloves
• winter boots rated to –30 degrees Celsius
• winter coat – preferable a 3 season - windproof, waterproof and insulated
• toque
• headlamp with new batteries
• water bottle
• waist pack or something to carry a water bottle
• scarf/throat warmer
• sunglasses and any prescription glasses
• deodorant
• pen/notepad (optional)
• camera (compact)
• prescription medications
• toothbrush/paste