Note: Be sure to put your name on all of your gear and items.

Gear for Backcountry:

Personal Gear

____Sleeping bag

____Foam sleeping pad/mattress

____Stuff bag for sleeping bag

Clothing (should be quick drying, not 100% cotton)

____Long sleeve shirt -- 1 (your crew shirt is long-sleeved, Hydro-duct polyester jersey knit)

____Short sleeve shirts -- 2 (one to sleep in, one to wear)

____Shorts -- 1-2 pairs

____Long pants -- 1 pair

____Warm jacket (fleece is good)

____Rain jacket and pants (avoid cheaply made and cheaply priced), no ponchos

____Gloves (wool works well)

____Stocking cap

____Hat with wide brim

____Underwear – 2 pair

____Lightweight insulated underwear

____Bandanas (3)

____Water shoes or sandals

____Athletic shoes to wear at camp

____Socks (biting flies love your ankles and toes)

____Swimming suit

Toiletries

____Tooth brush

____Small, itty-bitty tube of tooth paste

____Small hand towel (chamois cloth works great)

____Personal feminine products

____Sunscreen

____Lip Balm

____Insect repellent

Medical

____Medications (prescription and/or over-the-counter)

____First-aid kit (personal size)

____Spare pair of vision glasses or contacts)

____Sunglasses (Polarized for fishing)

____Contact solution

Miscellaneous... Be sure to look on the back of this page for more items.......

____Waterproof matches in waterproof container

____Tent stakes (10) – no plastic stakes

____Pocket knife

____Flashlight

____Extra batteries

____Camera and film in waterproof bag

____Compass

____Bowl, spoon and drinking cup

____Nalgene Water 1 quart bottles (2)

____Playing cards, books

____Crazy Creek style of chair

____Assorted sizes of zip-top plastic bags (2 gallon, 1 gallon, 1 quart)

____Heavy duty garbage bags (3)

____Water proof bags to keep small personal items handy in the canoe

____Fishing pole, lures, etc.
 

Note: CD and cassette players, radios and cell phones, etc. are not allowed in the backcountry!!!

For traveling days:

Packing

____Small duffle bag

Sleeping

____Sleeping bag

____Foam sleeping pad

Clothing

____Shoes and/or sandals

____Socks (2-3 pair)

____Underwear (2-3)

____Shorts (2 pair)

____Long Pants (1 pair)

____Long-sleeve shirt / sweater/ sweatshirt

____Rain jacket

____Swimming suit (swimming party on July 14th, Lamoni, Iowa, City Pool

Personal & Miscellaneous

____Soap and shampoo

____Lightweight bath towel (old and thin)

____Camera and film

____Stamps for postcards

____Deck of cards, books, games