Trailmark Expedition Programs

Please do not omit items on the required list.  What you wear on the first day is from this list.  Due to limited space available in the vans, please do not bring extra clothes.  Be sure to mark or label all clothing/equipment.

PERSONAL CLOTHING/ITEMS REQUIRED:

• 3 T-Shirts
• 1 long sleeve cotton shirt
• 1 polypropylene "quick dry" short-sleeve shirt (lt or med weight)
• 1 fleece pullover
• 2 pairs shorts
• 1 pair nylon warm-up pants
• 1 pair fleece pants
• 2 polypropylene long sleeve undershirts and pants (lt or med weight)
• 1 pair jeans
• 7 pairs underwear
• 5 pairs athletic socks
• 3 pairs hiking socks (not cotton)
• 1 pair med wt hiking boots
• 1 pair sneakers
• 1 pair water shoes or sport sandals with heal strap (no flip-flops or Crocs)
• Rain gear: jacket and pants
• 1 baseball cap-sun hat
• 1 pair mittens or gloves
• 1 winter hat
• 1 bathing suit
• 1 towel
• 3 bandanas (used to dry hands after washing)
• Toiletries ( shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, hand sanitizer)
• Sunblock (min SPF 30)
• Lip balm, with SPF
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses with keeper strap
• Small headlamp/batteries
• 4 large, clear garbage bags for packing
• Mosquito head net
• Extra batteries for headlamp
• Personal medications as noted on health forms:

Medications (prescription or over-the-counter) must be sent in original container showing child's name and prescribed dosage - must complete "Authorization for Administration of Medication" form.

PERSONAL GEAR REQUIRED:

• Sleeping bag (Synthetic):  3 season bag with a temperature rating of 20°.  Polarguard, Hollofil, or Qualofill recommended semi-rectangular or mummy style.  Bag must be compactable and have a stuff sack.  Cloth fabric and down bags are not permitted.
• Sleeping pad:  A thin, closed cell Ensolite, Duralite, Regalite or self-inflating Therma-rest mattress and repair kit.  Should roll up to a diameter of 8".
• Duffel bag:  1 Soft sided, no larger than 18" x 36" with full-length zipper.   Sleeping bag and sleeping pad may pack separate from duffel.
• Eating utensils:  1 (12-16 oz) insulated mug, 1 plate (9-11"), 1 bowl, 1 fork and spoon.  12" x 18" mesh bag used to hold items.  1 Tupperware-type container designed to hold two sandwiches.
• Backpack:  1 Backpack with padded shoulder straps - large enough to hold a lunch, water bottle, rain gear, camera, etc.
• Water bottles: 2 (1) quart Lexan water bottles (Nalgene)
• Bag lunch for Day 1

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED FOR CAVING DAY:

A cave is cold, wet and dirty - so bring a separate set of old, unvalued clothes (you may never want to wear them again except for caving!) packed in a clear garbage bag, then in duffel, including:

• 2 heavy long sleeved shirts (fleece or water proof preferred)
• Long pants (no jeans)
• Long underwear bottoms
• Wool socks
• Boots or sneakers (will get very wet, muddy).  Must have tread to cut down on slipping, ankel support helps, no sandals.
• Second headlamp with extra batteries
• Old gloves (fleece)
• Soft knee pads (optional, recommended)

PACKING:

Pack all clothing and gear in clear garbage bags for waterproofing, then inside one large duffel.  To waterproof sleeping bag, line stuff sack with garbage bag, then stuff sleeping bag.  Duffels may be packed outside of the van and waterproofing is essential in case of rain.  In addition to duffel campers should pack day pack with items they want easy access to, such as lunch, water bottle, rain gear, sunscreen, etc.

*We recommend using clear garbage bags (instead of black garbage bags) for easy identification and to reduce the possibility of confusing with garbage.

Arrive with only 4 items:

• Packed duffel     Day pack     Sleeping bag     Sleeping pad.

NOTE:  DO NOT BRING:

• Game boys or hand held electronic games, as these conflict with our program mission.
• iPod or MP3 Players
• Cell phones
• Knives
• Matches or lighters

LABEL EVERYTHING!