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" long-sleeve shirt (lt or med weight)
• 1 fleece or wool pullover (not cotton)
• 2 pairs shorts
• 1 pair nylon warm-up pants
• 1 windbreaker (or rain gear top can be used)
• 4 pairs underwear
• 1 pair light wool socks
• 3 pairs athletic socks
• Lightweight sleepwear
• 1 pair cycle touring shoes or sneakers
• 1 pair lightweight sneakers or sandals
• 1 camelback or small daypack
• 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
• Cycling gloves (required)
• 4 large, clear garbage bags for packing
• Mosquito head net
• Extra batteries for headlamp
• Bag lunch for Day 1
• 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.

BIKING GEAR REQUIRED:

• Bicycle-MUST BE TUNED UP AND TESTED PRIOR TO TRIP!:  a minimum of a 21-speed bicycle is required.  Bike should be properly sized and recently tuned up.  Road bikes, hybrids and mountain bikes are acceptable.  We recommend mountain bikes be equipped with street/hybrid tires for easier riding  Racing tires, racing bikes, and BMX bikes are not appropriate.  Train and be familiar with this  bike before the program.
• Helmet:  A helmet is required and will be worn at all times while riding.  Make sure it is ANSI approved.
• Spare inner tube:  Make sure this is the right size for your bike.
• Reflective vest:  Will be used on foggy or rainy days.
• Small flashlight or headlamp with batteries
• 1 Bungee cord:  24 or 26 inch - used to secure items to rear rack.
• Bike lock and cable:  For our purposes, a combination lock and cable are preferred over Kryptonite horseshoe type locks.  Set combination to an easy to remember number, such as birth month and year or part of phone number.  If keyed lock, bring 2 keys!!
• 2 Water bottles:  at least one with cage on bike frame.

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

• Handlebar bag
• Pump
• Toe clips (practice using before program)
• Cycling shorts
• Small camera
• Bike tools

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 5 items:

• Packed duffel     Day pack     Sleeping bag     Sleeping pad     Bike and gear
  

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!