No gear? No problem! We'll work together to share and/or rent gear so you're prepared to hit the trail.

• Hiking shoes or boots

• Sleeping bag & pad

• Backpack

• Warm weather layers (tips)

• Flashlight or headlamp with working batteries

• Matches or lighter

• Water treatment and bottles (tips)

• Eating utensils & bowl

• Fuel & camp stove

• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

• Journal or notebook

• Pen or pencil

• Gallon-size plastic storage bag for trash

• Food (see Backpacking 101 for tips)

• Compass

• Toilet paper

• A wooden spoon or very lightweight shovel for digging yourself a toilet (I will have one you can borrow)

• Insect repellent

• Hand sanitizer

• A small (washcloth or hand) towel

• Trekking poles

• Battery pack to recharge electronics

• A book (if you're willing to carry it!)