CLOTHING
Tops
_____ Fleece/pile/wool sweater or pullover
_____ Down Jacket or equivalent
_____ Long underwear top
_____ T-shirts (2 or up to you)
_____ 1 Short sleeved shirt
_____ 3 Long sleeved shirts (1 wool, 1 synthetic material like polyester or polypropylene, 1 cotton, is a good mix)
Bottoms
_____ 1 Long underwear bottom
_____ 1 Durable wool or synthetic long pants suitable for use as an outer layer
_____ 1 Jeans or equivalent
_____ 1 Light pants
_____ 1 Pair of Shorts (nylon or cotton)
_____ Underwear as required Raingear
_____ 1 Fully waterproof rubber rain jacket and pants (not a poncho as these are inadequate for mountain riding)
_____ *1 Fully waterproof rain hat (cowboy hat rain cover works well) *optional
_____ 1 pair waterproof gloves/mitts (Gander Brand makes good ones)
_____ 1 pair rubber Boots e.g., Muck Boots (these are important)
Footwear
_____ Hiking boots, waterproofed and broken in, *preferably without large lugs that could easily catch in a stirrup (*not applicable to those on wilderness retreats)
_____ Camp shoes
_____ Lighter liner socks (min. 3 pairs)
_____ Wool socks, thick (min. 3 pairs) 2 Head and Hands
_____ Sun hat or baseball cap
_____ Wool/fleece stocking hat
_____ Neckerchief or neck warmer
_____ Wool/fleece mittens or warm wool/fleece gloves
_____ *Leather riding gloves (*not applicable for those on wilderness retreats)
EQUIPMENT
_____ Light backpack for day hikes
_____ Tent
_____ Sleeping bag (rated to -10 to -15 C for June-July and -20C for fall trips, remember the official rating temperature is that point at which you become a victim of hypothermia. Zip-together bags are a cozy option for couples!)
_____ Sleeping bag liner
_____ Insulating pad (Therma-rest or closed-cell foam)
_____Headlamp and headlamp batteries
_____ 1 litre water bottle
_____ Small thermos for those coffee or tea lovers out there
_____ Binoculars
_____ Camera and additional batteries
_____ A Leatherman or plyers multi-tool is not essential, but can be Very handy
_____ Lighter for starting fire
_____ Power pack and charging cord
PERSONAL
_____ Glasses or contacts as needed
_____ Personal hygiene products
_____ Lip balm with sunscreen
_____ Emergency whistle
_____ Insect repellent if you use it
_____ Snacks/Munchies you can’t do without
_____ Toothbrush and toothpaste
_____ Any necessary medication
_____ Wet wipes MK Adventures supplies all cooking equipment, mugs, dishes (no need to bring extra dishes or silverware).
