Personal Items
We advise students not to purchase any new equipment until after the first week of school when we discuss specific requirements for gear.
Day Pack Essentials
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Compass (provided)
- Painter rope (provided)
- Notebook/journal (provided)
- Rain suit (high quality — yellow rubber suits won't stand up to our trips)
- Whistle
- Watch
- First Aid Kit
- Water bottle
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Writing utensils
- Hat/toque
- Knife with a locking blade
- Small tarp
- City/provincial map
- Lunch
Other Gear
- Three-season sleeping bag
- Polypropylene or merino wool long underwear
- Hiking boots
- Day pack (around 35L)
- Appropriate clothing for all weather (including winter boots)
- Bike/helmet/lock
- Bus pass
Note: Students are encouraged to borrow or find used gear that has been well taken care of. As we do not want money to be a barrier to participation, we have accumulated a large stockpile of gear to lend out. Students can also access the Alumni Fund to purchase needed items.
