For clothing, remember that having multiple layer options is better than one heavy coat, etc. Temperatures and weather in the mountains can fluctuate drastically between day and night and even within a couple hours.
- Bible
- Notebook
- Pen or pencil
- Flashlight
- 2 or 3 changes of clothes
- Sweatshirt
- Good quality & lightweight raincoat or poncho
- 5 changes of socks (with good moisture-wicking socks 3 is probably enough!)
- Hiking boots or shoes, BROKEN IN! (preferably waterproof)
- A pair of strap-on sandals
- Chapstick
- Bug repellent
- Pocket knife
- Clean clothes for the program after HIKE and traveling home
Optional
- Camera (Cell phones, iPods, etc. will NOT be allowed for this, you will have to buy or borrow a separate camera!)
- Binoculars
- Filtered water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Towel (bring a camp towel or small towel if any)
Provided by HIKE
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag & mat
- Tent
- Filtered water bottles
- Eating utensils etc.
- Food