Updates: Suggested Gear List

Lots of updates to our gear list. Please look over the following closely while planning your packing. One important change to note: we do NOT need to bring sleeping bags or towels, as both the ONRC and our PA hotel will provide all the linens we need.

Please see the previous entry for some great details on clothing suggestions.

Transportation will be tight, so please pack as lightly as possible, while still bringing the required items listed below.

Some items have numbers in parentheses after them; this is the number of extra of this item that we have. Please get in touch with us if you have extras of anything you'd be willing to share, or if you are lacking something and want to borrow some of our extras.

Must-haves:
· Identification
· Prescribed medications (with copies of prescriptions)

· Credit card, ATM card, cash, driver’s license or another form of ID
· Medium backpack/bag and small rucksack (must be able to carry on one’s own) (+4)
· Flashlight/headlamp (+2)
· 2 one-liter water bottles

Required Clothing:

Plan on layering, and please try to bring quick-drying clothes when possible and to avoid cotton (jeans and t-shirts). See the previous entry for further suggestions.
· Hiking boots
· Warm, waterproof jacket (+3)
· Hiking pants (+1)
· Warm tops (wool, poly blend, etc)
· Fleece jacket (+4)
· Rain pants
· Long underwear
· Multiple pairs of socks (wool is a good idea)
· Warm hat, gloves
· Extra shoes/tennis shoes/sandals for the showers

Toiletries
· Personal bathroom items
· Extra contacts (& solution) and glasses, if necessary

· Plastic bags (Ziploc, grocery, garbage) - Laura and Brook will bring extras, but everyone should have some for wet clothes/items

Medical supplies:
Everyone must have the following:
· Personal prescription medications (copies of all prescriptions, including the generic names for medications, and a note from the prescribing physician on letterhead stationary for controlled substances and injectable medications should be carried)
· Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen), if history of severe allergic reaction
· Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medication for pain or fever

We will have a group first aid kit that contains the following, though participants are welcome and encouraged to have their own supplies of the following, especially if you have any particular medical conditions (ie, motion sickness):
· Antidiarrheal medication (Immodium)
· Antimotion sickness medication
· Antacid (Pepto Bismol, Tums)
· Oral rehydration solution packets (Emergen-C)
· Antihistamine (Benadryl)
· 1% hydrocortisone cream (Benadryl/anti-itch cream)
· Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medication for pain or fever
· Cough suppressant/expectorant
· Decongestant, alone or in combination with antihistamine
· Throat lozenges
· Basic first-aid items (adhesive bandages, gauze, ace wrap, antiseptic, tweezers, butterfly bandage)
· Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
· Alcohol wipes

· Baby wipes
· Moleskin for blisters
· Lubricating eye drops
· Neosporin/bacutracin ointment
· Anti-fungal cream

* Please remember that the more we know about any medical conditions or concerns, the better able we will be to help you. If you'd like us to hang on to extra copies of prescriptions, medical notes, etc, we're happy to do that. Just let us know!

Miscellaneous
· Playing cards
· Duct tape (wrapping some around a pencil works well)
· Large safety/diaper pins
· Journal material
· Books
· Carabineers
· Camera, film
· Batteries
· Sunglasses

· Fishing line/string/light-weight rope

Remember that we're willing to share any of our extras (indicated by numbers in parentheses); get in touch with us if you'd like to claim an extra, or if you have further extras to contribute to the group.

If you do find yourself needing to buy something, here are some good local resources:

Second Ascent (used & new)

5209 Ballard Ave NW

http://www.secondascent.com/s/index.php

REI (new, but don't forget to check the Gear Garage downstairs for used deals if you're a member)

222 Yale Ave N

www.rei.com

Federal Army & Navy Surplus

2112 1st Avenue

http://www.gr8gear.com/catalog/index.php