Backpacking Adventure Equipment List

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH FIRST AND LAST NAME.

Every camper MUST bring the items listed below (Items bolded are available to rent from IdRaHaJe for an additional fee):

1 pair of pants (fleece, light-weight wool, or synthetic)
Medium weight shirt or sweater (fleece or wool)
Medium weight jacket (fleece or wool)
(Avoid cotton hoodies)
Long sleeve polypropylene shirt (Under Armor type material) – Rent one for $7
Windbreaker
Rain Jacket or Poncho
T-shirts
Underwear
Pair of hiking shorts
Two pairs of shoes or boots
- Pair of light weight tennis shoes
- Pair of hiking boots (well broken in with good tread for hiking).
4 pairs of wool or synthetic socks (or equivalent – No cotton!)
Beanie/warm hat and lightweight gloves
Sun hat (ex. baseball cap)
Long underwear pants (polypro/Under Armor)
Extra pair of clean clothes to wear at IdRaHaJe upon return from backpacking

Backpack (65 liters or larger) – Rent one for $20
Down or synthetic mummy sleeping bag (rated to +20°F or colder) – Rent one for $15
Sleeping pad (borrow one for free)
Whistle (borrow one for free)
Pillow (for use while backpacking)
Pillow (for use at IdRaHaJe while not backpacking)
Compass – Rent one for $3
Sunglasses
Travel Size Sun block lotion labeled with camper’s first and last name
Head lamp or small flashlight with extra batteries
Bandana
Bible
Small notebook and pen/pencil
Insect repellent
Chapstick
Water bottle
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Towel
Bathroom accessories (toiletries, towel, wash cloth, etc.)

Camper Medications in original container and box with our Medication Form (View our Camper Paperwork page for medication guidelines).
Camera (don’t bring an expensive one; we do not allow phones to be used as cameras)
Frisbee or hacky sack
Reading book and/or deck of playing cards
Spending money
Personal snacks (no gum, sunflower seeds, or nuts of any kind.)