Required Clothing and
Equipment
This list is for all Hiking participants. While going through the list, keep in mind
the number of days you will be at our campus.
Check off item once it’s packed. Great
places to find these items: REI, Any
Mountain, The Sports Basement (on Stevens Creek), Sports Authority, The Mountain View Army
Supply (on Bascom).
PLEASE LABEL EVERY SINGLE ITEM WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON
WATERPROOF EVERYTHING!
Required
for Hiking Day
__ Lunch
from home on the first day only.
__ Day
pack – large enough for lunch, jacket, rain gear, journal and water bottle
__ Water Bottle – unbreakable, leak-proof one quart (or more)
plastic bottle without a straw -
Drinking water bottles (e.g. Calistoga, Evian, etc) are fine.
__ Rain
gear – complete rain jacket and pants (coated nylon is best)
__ Sunscreen
– SPF 30 or higher
__ Lip
balm with SPF (avoid “Chapstick” brand)
__ Hats
– (1) for sun protection, (1) for warmth
__ Gloves
__ Foot gear – sturdy, ankle supporting and waterproofed for
hiking. Break in at least one month
prior to your trip and make sure students have practiced tying them.
__ Jacket
– stuffable nylon or thick fleece is a good choice
__ Inhaler
if you need it while hiking
__ Emergency “I have to go the bathroom out in the wilderness”
Kit: (2) Gallon-sized Ziplock baggies, (4-5) One quart baggies, handsanitizer,
travel-sized bathroom wipes, travel-sized tissue
__ (Pencil
and journal to be provided by your teacher)
__ Bandana
scarf (lunch placemat on our daily hikes)
Required
for Overnight (after 4 p.m.)
__ Foot
gear – in addition to the hiking pair, bring a pair of rubber-soled tennis
shoes to wear on campus
__ Warm
sleeping bag and pillow (sheet and thick blankets are fine) – pack in a large
garbage bag –practice rolling it up!
__ Long
pants – bring at least (3) extra pair
__ Shirts
– (4-5) are needed, long sleeve are best to accommodate the changes in weather.
__ Warm
layers- (2-3) sweat shirts (in case of rain)
__ Socks
and underwear – one pair per day plus one extra (a few thick hiking socks if
possible)
__ Pajamas
or equivalent (sweats, etc.)
__ Toiletries
– comb or brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc. (travel bottles
best – label w/name)
__ Bath towel and washcloth
__ Sandals
to wear in the shower
__ Personal medications, as needed (please fill out the medication form provided, place in a Ziplock
baggie with your child’s name labeled clearly – give to child’s teacher the
morning of departure)
__ (2 -3) extra large plastic garbage bags – 1 for sitting on in
case of rain, 1 for repacking sleeping bag and pillow/dirty clothes
__ Rolling
suitcase suggested– students will need to carry all of their own gear
Optional
__ One
twin-sized fitted sheet (highly recommended)
__ Sunglasses
__ Camera
(disposable is best in case of rain)
__ Stuffed
animal/picture from home
__ Alarm
clock (adults only)
__ Flash
light (adults only)
DO NOT
BRING
·
CANDY,
SODAS, OR EXTRA FOOD OF ANY KIND (except for lunch on the first day) If you
have special dietary needs, please contact your child’s teacher
·
Electrical
or batter powered equipment: cell
phones, video games, CD players, iPods, etc.
(adult chaperons may bring lap tops and cell phones)
