Backpacking Adventure and Backpacking Explorers
Required Gear
* Limited quantity available to rent through Wilderness by donation
Raincoat * (e.g. Gortex or waterproof material, seam taped)
Rain Pants * (e.g. Gortex or waterproof material, seam taped)
Hiking Boots* (personal boots, already worn and broken-in are best!)
Sleeping bag* (preferred to bring your own)
Sleeping pad* (preferred to bring your own)
Backpack* (preferred to bring your own)
Pack Cover* (preferred to bring your own)
Camping cup, bowl, spoon
1L Water bottle – Water bladders are allowed, but need to be guaranteed to not leak.
Warm Coat (fleece, synthetic)
Warm Hat
3 Shirts (synthetic or wool preferred)
3 Pants (synthetic strongly preferred)
5 Socks/underwear
Sunglasses (polarized)
Toiletries
Towel
Swimwear (Girls: a one piece suit or tankini, swim shorts/athletic recommended)
Suggested (Preferential Gear)
Bible (small, pocket size preferred)
Notebook and pen/pencil
Bugnet/headnet
Headlamp
Lip balm (with SPF)
Sunscreen
Camp shoes (light weight)
Base layer (or any thin under layer)
Gloves
Gaiters
String/paracord
Compass/GPS
Knife
Sharpener
Firestarter
Trekking poles (if you use them)
Headband/buff
Camera
Money for the VBC Gift Shop ( to be turned into the front desk at registration)
Casual wear clothes/shoes (for when you’re not on the trip)
Snacks
What NOT To Bring
Cell phones
Electronics
Spandex leggings (except as an under layer)
Short shorts
Tight/spaghetti strap tank or t-shirts
Revealing one/two piece swimsuits
Pets
Alcohol, tobacco products, marijuana, vapes, or illegal drugs
Fireworks
Firearms
Cash (spending money should be turned in at registration)