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Note: The club has some equipment in the library
The Essentials
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid kit
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Multitool with knife and at least 3m of cordage
- Nutrition (snacks and lunch)
- Hydration (1.5 L water)
- Emergency shelter (tent, garbage bag, bivvy, tarp, etc)
Clothing (No Cotton!)
- Hiking Clothes:
- Synthetic or Wool mid-weight long-sleeve
- Synthetic pants (you may opt for insulated pants)
- Synthetic socks or wool socks for hiking
- Water/Windproof Shell: Pants and Jacket
- Warmth:
- Toque
- Synthetic mitts and gloves (a pair of each)
- Puffy or Synthetic winter jacket
- Footwear:
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- Sturdy water-resistant boots suitable for cold weather
- Gaiters
- Rain pants/snow pants
- Rain Jacket (shell with a hood)
- Insulated jacket/puffy
Optional Clothing:
- Long Underwear synthetic or wool
- Extra gloves
- Balaclava/Facemask
Extras Items:
- Straps/cordage for attaching snowshoes to your backpack
- Hiking Poles with snow baskets
- Ski goggles
- Camera
- Sitting Pad
- GPS
- Personal Locator Beacon/ satellite phone
- Change of Clothes (waiting at trailhead)
- dry shoes (waiting at the trailhead)
