WHAT TO BRING:

GEAR:

  • Backpacking gear including tent, thermarest, sleeping bag (-10)
  • Day pack, hiking poles etc
  • Personal water filter, bladder + nalgene
  • Personal first aid and emergency kit
  • Leather man or opinel style knife
  • Gear tape / zip ties

CLOTHING:

  • The average temp this time of year is 12 degrees celsius + rain does happen!
  • Base layer
  • Mid layer
  • Tank top
  • Fleece
  • Down sweater
  • Down puffy
  • Rain jacket or Gore-tex style shell
  • Suitable water resistant footwear including worn in hikers
  • Clothing for travel, sleeping and exploring 
  • Socks – lots of em
  • Toque / beanie
  • Wool or synthetic buff 
  • Hiking hat
  • Light gloves 
  • Sunglasses
  • Rain pants or gaiters

COOKWARE + FOOD

  • Dinnerware – 1 cup, plate, bowl, mug, cutlery
  • A 3L stuff sack full of your favourite trail snacks (1-2 per day)
  • 1-2 backpacking meals in case you need a pick me up
  • If you're a tea drinker, a weeks worth of your fav.

ELECTRONIC GEAR

  • Digital camera w manual + auto features,if you are into photography beyond that with an Iphone
  • Iphone
  • Go-pro if you have one
  • Solar charger, portable charger etc.
  • Converter for charging

THE EXTRAS:

  • Sunscreen / bug dope
  • Biodegradable soap (4oz)
  • Travel hand + body towel
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Baby wipes
  • Shower sandals if you desire
  • Ear plugs / Melatonin / Sleep mask *It never does quite get dark
  • A book / e-reader / if you're a reader.