AMC August Camp
Equipment List
Don't forget your rain gear!
Last updated: 2/18/08
Equipment list has been updated to accommodate activities and conditions at the 2006 camp!
For your comfort and safety, we recommend that you bring the following items to the August Camp:
Hikers must be prepared for extremes of weather and be able to carry 2 to 3 quarts of water, wear sun block, have light protective clothing available and wear a wide-brim hat. You must be prepared to carry additional gear for any hike above tree line: wool clothing, wind gear or rain gear, more sun block. Emergency items and a first aid kit should be in your pack on all hikes. LEADERS MAY REJECT YOUR PRESENCE ON A HIKE IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED, SO YOU SHOULD ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST. And, keep in mind while you're packing during a heat wave in the city that you will need warm clothing at camp even if you don't plan to hike above tree line. If we have cool weather, it can be below freezing in the morning; windchills on top of the mountain are frequently below freezing. On the other hand, it could be very hot! In addition to two or three sets of your usual hiking gear (shorts, T-shirts), please bring the following:
_____a "sun shower", so you can have a
hot shower! (available through several mail order companies)
_____a full set of waterproof raingear: parka or poncho, and rain pants
_____boots - strong, comfortable and well broken-in ( 2 pairs if you have them)
_____shoes for around camp, including waterproof footwear for walking in high
wet grass in the mornings
_____socks (inner and outer): twice as many as you think you will need
_____thermal underwear - wool or polypro, not cotton
_____long pants (fleece or wool slacks for cool evenings and high peaks)
_____light-weight windbreaker
_____wool shirt, sweater, polar fleece, and parka
_____light-weight long sleeved shirt and pants for sun protection
_____wide brim hat
_____wool hat, wool or fleece mittens or gloves (necessary for high peaks!)
_____bathing suit
_____warm sleeping bag (or summer bag and extra blankets, if needed)
_____light blanket or quilt, for warmer nights
_____pillow
_____air mattress or foam pad (strongly advised, as cold air beneath cot will
cool you even in the warmest sleeping bag)
_____day pack
_____ insect repellent (containing DEET, or "Blocker" or other natural
repellant)
_____ UV filter sunglasses and/or sun goggles (for canoeing)
_____ lip sunscreen protection (rated at least SPF 30 )
_____flashlight with extra batteries and bulb (Note: NO candles or Coleman gas
lights are permitted!)
_____compass
_____coffee mug
_____whistle
_____sturdy pocket knife
_____quart size plastic canteens - at least four for hiking!
_____personal First Aid kit
_____BIODEGRADABLE unscented soap for personal use and handwashing laundry
_____sewing kit and safety pins
_____extra shoe/boot laces
_____several ground cloths or tarps (good for under your duffle bag or suitcase,
and on the floor of your tent)
_____towel and washcloth; beach towel for river swimming, if desired
_____personal hygiene items - scent free
_____strong twine or light clothes line and clothes pins
_____a few heavy duty trash bags, for use in backpack and in duffle bag, to keep
clothing dry, if it rains.
OPTIONAL
_____mosquito netting for sleeping under (many don't find it necessary if you
close tent flaps at night)
_____small personal tent (if you want to have the option of sleeping in it or
going on an overnight)
_____folding chair for campfire
_____trail guide books and maps
_____camera and film
_____binoculars
_____bird, flower and other guide books
_____book to read
_____pen, stationery, stamps
_____"miner's" headlamp light, for reading in bed, or battery-operated
"Coleman" lantern, for tent
_____some "Tupperware" lunch containers (so your lunch doesn't get
squished in your pack!)
_____musical instruments
_____art supplies
_____a bathmat or throw rug for the floor of your tent
_____umbrella (for use around camp, and even some hikes!)
_____hiking poles
_____gaitors
_____Tight locked box to keep cosmetics/lotions in tent
FOR OVERNIGHTS (occasionally offered)
_____small backpack stove
_____plate, cup, fork, knife and spoon
_____backpack suitable for an overnight (with straps for your sleeping bag, pad,
etc.)
_____backpacking tent