CLOTHING & GEAR LIST
Check List: Additional Items
  • Cash, an ATM card and/or credit card (We suggest you bring at least $200; past students have recommended $500)
  • Prescription medication (if applicable)
  • 1 LED style headlamp with 2 spare sets of batteries (recommended) OR 3 standard headlamp with 6 spare sets of batteries.
  • 1 water bladder with bite valve (Platypus, MSR, Camel Bak), 1-3 litre capacity
  • 1 small bottle of insect repellent (no aerosol or wipes)
  • 1 Swiss Army type knife or multi-tool with locking blade and can opener
  • 1 waterproof watch with alarm
  • 1-2 tubes of sunscreen SPF 30+ (should be less than 1 year old)
  • 1-2 lip balms SPF 30+ or greater
  • 3 pens or pencils
  • 1 old twin flat sheet (39 x 75 inches) or sarong (55 x 57 inches) or shemagh (44 x 44 inches) to cover up from bugs on hot nights and for discrete clothing changes
  • 1 8” x 5" notebook
  • 2-4 gallon-sized zip lock bags (for keeping items like notebook, camera dry and clean)
  • Travel size toiletries for expedition: small toothbrush, small tube of toothpaste, comb or brush (we will provide you with biodegradable soap)
  • Travel size toiletries that will stay at base camp: shampoo and conditioner, soap, towel, toothbrush, tooth paste, comb or brush (for post course clean up.)
  • 2 sets of extra clothes for travel and town day