Clothing

  • Toque
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Light gloves
  • T-shirt
  • Warm shirt (synthetic/wool)
  • Light fleece pullover/jacket
  • Heavier fleece jacket or sweater
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Hiking pants
  • Shorts
  • Socks (plus spare)
  • Hiking boots
  • River crossing shoes/camp shoes (ie. Flip flops)

Sleeping Gear

  • Tent with tie down cords & pegs
  • Groundsheet (optional)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping liner (spring/fall)
  • Tarp (optional)

Backpacking Gear

  • Overnight pack
  • Backpack rain cover (garbage bag works too)
  • Dry sack to put your clothing/sleeping bag into
  • Lighter or matches
  • Headlamp plus batteries (extra batteries)
  • Pocket Knife
  • Hiking Poles (can get some from Uplift for free – please advise)
  • Hand sanitizer (optional) **

Food & Water

Supplied by Uplift Adventures **

  • Food **
  • Stove & fuel **
  • Pots **
  • Cooking utensils, plate, bowl, cup, thermos (can bring your own if preferred) **
  • Soap and scrubby **
  • Water filter/purification **
  • Large, reinforced stuff sack for hanging food **
  • Rope and carabiner for hanging food **
  • Water bottle/hydration pack

Emergency

  • Bear spray ** (if you know how to use, but Uplift guide will have)
  • Personal First aid kit (Uplift guide will supply a large one)
  • Repair kit **

Other

  • Toiletries
  • Medicine
  • Toilet Paper
  • Sunscreen
  • Map (optional)
  • Compass (optional)
  • GPS (optional)
  • Camera (optional)
  • Binoculars (optional)