Keep in mind that if you do not have a  Backpack, Tent, Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad I can provide one for you!

Personal Gear
  • Backpack
  • Day backpack
  • Mess kit (pot w/ lid, something to clean pot w/)
  • Eating gear (large mug, spoon, bowl) You can eat out of your pot
  • 2 hard sided wide mouth water bottles (not replaced by a CamelBak)
  • A water bladder for hiking (CamelBak)
  • Collapsible Water jug
  • Bandana
  • 1 head lamp w/ extra batteries
  • Journal and pen or pencil
  • Matches or lighter
  • A camp stove for cooking (we'll provide fuel)
  • Personal hygiene
  • Knife/multi-tool
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Chapstick

Clothing
  • 2 long sleeve synthetic or wool Long undershirts
  • 1 heavy-weight fleece coat or sweater
  • 1 mid to heavy-weight fleece pants or synthetic or wool long underwear bottoms
  • 1 rain shell top and bottom
  • 2 short sleeve, quick dry shirts
  • 2 quick dry shorts
  • 3 synthetic boxers (men)
  • 3 cotton or synthetic underwear (women) and 3 sports bra's
  • 3 pairs wool or synthetic socks (to fit boots)
  • 1 pair sturdy hiking boots
  • 1 pair of Chaco's or Teva's (any water shoe)
  • 1 pair of yoga pants or pants that you can move in
  • Swimsuit
  • Gloves, stocking hat, scarf
Please remember, this is not a fashion show! The less clothes you bring, the less weight you have to carry.

Sleeping Gear
  • 1 15 degree F or warmer sleeping bag (-5 to +15)
  • 1 sleeping mat (separate from yoga mat)
  • 1 extra pair of socks
  • 1 three season tent w/ a rain fly
  • 1 tarp
  • Camping pillow

If there is anything you feel Kate missed that you may need please feel free to bring it...
Keeping in mind that you are packing everything in and out!

Katherine M. Coleman E-RYT & MNT / biophilia, LLC : yoga & holisitc nutrition therapy / 303 578 2378
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