| Short-sleeve Shirt |
2 |
Lightweight, light color cotton. |
Kroka store |
| Long-sleeve lightweight Shirt |
1 |
Lightweight, light color cotton for sun and insect protection.
Button down types work well. |
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| Lightweight Pants |
1 |
Quick-drying and loose-fitting. For sun and insect protection. |
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| Lightweight Shorts |
1 |
Quick-drying. |
Summers' |
| Wool Socks |
2 pairs |
Wool or synthetic. NO COTTON! |
Summers' |
| Long Underwear |
2 pairs |
Two Long sleeved tops and one bottom. For rainy days and water
use. Wool, silk, or synthetic- NO COTTON! |
Summers' |
| Sweater |
1 |
Lightweight wool or polar fleece. No cotton sweatshirts. |
Summers' |
| Rain Coat |
1 |
MUST BE WATERPROOF, not water resistant! |
Borrow - limited or Summers' |
| Wind or Rain Pants |
1 |
Unlined nylon wind pants. On some trips this will be your only
pants |
Summers' |
| Sun Hat |
1 |
With visor, wide brim all around is the best |
Summers' |
| Swimsuit |
1 |
Girls also bring a pair of shorts |
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| Bandana |
1 |
For many uses. |
Summers' |
| Underwear (optional) |
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Boys: one pair for every 4 days of the trip; girls: one pair
for every two days of the trip. |
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| Lightweight Hiking or Running Shoes |
1 pair |
For off-water use. Please avoid heavy duty hiking boots with
hard soles. Look for soft shoes that won’t damage the earth.
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| River Shoes |
1 pair |
Durable paddling shoes that stay securely on your feet. No open
toed sandals! For non paddling programs they can be old sneakers. |
Summers' |
| Moccasins |
1 |
Lightweight. NO COTTON! For hiking, sea kayaking and biking
trips, bags must be compact. |
Howard’s Leather Store |
| Sleeping Bag |
1 |
Closed cell foam, lightweight, compact pad. |
Borrow or Summers' |
| Sleeping Pad |
2 |
One for sleeping bag, one for all clothes. |
Borrow or Summers' |
| Nylon Stuff Sack |
1 |
For recommendations check the list on our website. Books about
adventure/nature are great choices. Pack in a zip lock bag. |
Summers’ or Make your own |
| Book for Pleasure Reading |
1 each |
Pack in a zip lock bag with book. |
Borrow from Kroka library |
| Water Bottle |
1 |
Wide-mouth, non-leaking bottle. NO STRAWS. |
Summers’ |
| Knife |
1 |
NON-SERRATED blade. Soft steel. Must have LOCKING BLADE. DO
NOT BUY OUTSIDE OF KROKA. IT MIGHT NOT BE THE RIGHT KNIFE. |
Kroka store |
| Toothbrush |
1 |
Pack in zip lock bag with flashlight. |
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| Feminine Supplies |
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Bring an ample supply of tampons/pads in ziplock bag. |
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| Journal and writing utensil |
1 |
Pack in a zip lock bag with book. |
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| Flashlight/Headlight |
1 |
Small flashlight or headlight with a set of fresh batteries |
Summers' |
| Sunblock |
1 |
Natural ingredients and animal cruelty-free. |
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| Instrument |
1 |
We can provide a waterproof bag for an instrument as big as
a guitar. |
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