In addition to the food the young men have already received and any other treats they may want to bring please use the following list of clothing and gear and get your son to pack up the essential items
Clothing
Outerwear
- waterproof/breathable jacket
- waterproof/breathable pants (optional)
- fleece jacket or wool sweater
- synthetic or softshell hiking pants
- synthetic shorts
Base Layer
- long sleeve T-shirt
- underwear
- shortsleeve T-shirt
Footwear
- boots (extra sneakers optional)
- wool or synthetic socks (3)
- liner socks (2)
Extras
Gear
- internal or external frame backpack
- convertible or four-season tent
- down sleeping bag (-30° to 20°F)
- closed-cell foam (or inflatable) sleeping pad
- white gas stove and fuel bottles
- lighter and waterproof matches
- cookset
- eating utensils, bowl, cup
- flashlight or headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
- 32 oz. water bottles (2)
- water treatment (filter, tablets, or drops)
- pocket knife or multi-tool
- folding saw or wire saw (optional)
- compass or GPS (and map)
- sunglasses
- first-aid kit with personal medications
- chemical heat packs (optional)
- stuff sacks
- assorted zipper-lock bags
- bear-bagging rope
- insect repellent
- sunscreen (SPF 15+)
- lip balm (SPF 15+)
- toilet paper
- wet wipes
