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Summit Trails Unlimited will provide the following equipment:
You are required to provide your own personal gear as detailed below. Because cotton provides poor insulation when wet, we recommend that you do not bring cotton clothing. Synthetic or wool fabrics insulate when wet. Also, layered clothing provides optimum insulation and protection from wind, rain, and snow.
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Upper Body Layers
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Equipment
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Description
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Quantity
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T-shirt
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Cotton or lightweight polyester/capilene shirt
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1-2
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Base Layer (Mid-weight Poly Pro)
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Mid-weight underwear top made of wool, Polypropylene, Capilene® or ZeO2™.
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1
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Middle Layer (Fleece
Pullover)
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Polyester fleece pullover/expedition weight top of
Polartec® 100 or 200, fiberfill jacket or a wool sweater.
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1
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Wind Shirt
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A lightweight, breathable nylon wind shell in either pullover or parka style.
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1
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Rain Jacket
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A sturdy, roomy waterproof jacket with a hood. Both coated nylon and breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex® are acceptable.
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1
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Lower Body Layers
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Equipment
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Description
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Quantity
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Hiking pants
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Lightweight, non-cotton pants; athletic pants work well
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1-2
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Base Layer (Mid-weight Poly Pro)
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Mid-weight bottoms of high performance polyester, polypropylene, ZeO2 or Capilene®. Cotton and cotton blends are not acceptable.
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1
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Middle Layer (Exp- weight Poly Pro) or Fleece pant
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Expedition-weight bottoms that fit comfortably over base layer. Polartec® 200 fleece pants.
(optional if you tend to get cold easily)
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1
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Other Clothing
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Equipment
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Description
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Quantity
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Ball cap
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To shield sun and rain
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1
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Wool Or Fleece Hat
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Wool or synthetic fleece.
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1
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Gloves or mittens
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Wool or synthetic fleece.
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1
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Wool / Polypro Socks
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Heavy ragg wool or heavy wool/polypropylene
blend.
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3
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Liner Socks
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Optional. Lightweight wool, polypropylene or Capilene® “wick dry” socks. You will need at least two pairs if you are using a liner sock/wool sock combination in your hiking boots.
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2
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Hiking Boots
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Sturdy leather or synthetic boots with good ankle support. Make sure they fit well with wool socks and that they’re broken in.
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1
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Camp Shoes
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Sandals or lightweight tennis shoes to wear at camp
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1
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Gear
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Equipment
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Description
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Quantity
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Backpack
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Internal or external frame pack, not a simple bookbag type pack. Make sure it fits you properly
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1
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Sleeping Bag
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Synthetic–filled bags (Quallofil®, Hollofil®, Polarguard®, etc.) are best; must be warm to +20°
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1
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Sleeping Pad
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Should be closed-cell foam and 3/8″ thick. Used for padding and insulation between sleeping bag and ground. Thermarest and Insulmat are great brands
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1
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Eating Utensils
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Microwave plate (or Tupperware dish w/ lid), fork, knife, spoon
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1 set
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Toiletries
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Toothbrush/paste, sun block, chapstick, bandaids, contacts, etc., lotion, comb, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer
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1
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Flashlight / Headlamp
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Durable and lightweight. Head lamps are popular.
Bring spare batteries.
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1
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Sunglasses
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1
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Water Bottle
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1-2 wide-mouth quart- or liter-size plastic bottles, like Nalgene® bottles.
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1-2
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Moleskin
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1 large piece to prevent/treat blisters
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1
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Bible / Pen
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1
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Medications
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Optional, as needed
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Camera
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Optional
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Insect Repellent
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Optional
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** Please feel free to call or email us with any questions. **
Download this form: STU Backpacking Checklist
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