Family Trip Gear List
Please, if you have any questions about gear,
contact Jonah
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Gear to Bring
Optional Items
Not Recommended
How Do I Get This Gear:
Backpack
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag
Synthetic Clothing
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Gear to Bring (for each family member):
Backpack (with internal or external frame and waist belt for each adult or teen; younger kids can use a day-pack, but this means an adult will probably have to carry some of their gear)
Sleeping bag with stuff sack
Sleeping pad
Clothes:
Comfortable hiking shoes that can get muddy and dirty. Do not wear a pair of new shoes on this hike. Boots are not necessary, but your shoes must have a rugged sole. Running shoes are acceptable. Ankle support is preferable.
3 Pairs of synthetic or wool socks
2 Pairs of synthetic pants
At least 2 pairs of underwear
1-2 non-cotton sports bras (for women)
2 Long-sleeved shirts (synthetic, preferably)
1 or 2 Short-sleeved shirts (synthetic, preferably)
1 or 2 Long underwear tops, synthetic fleeces, or wool sweaters (top warm layer)
1 pair Synthetic long underwear bottoms or fleece pants (bottom warm layer)
Rain jacket or poncho
Warm hat
Gloves
Sun hat
Flashlight or headlamp - Check or change batteries before the trip!
Extra batteries for light
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Cup or bowl to eat from
Spoon
Toilet paper
Handkerchief or Bandana
2 liter-bottles for water
Optional Items:
Rain pants
Pack cover
Small camera
Lightweight sandals, flip flops, Crocs, etc. for camp
Pocketknife
Journal
Pen or pencil
Lightweight Book
Not Recommended:
FACIAL TISSUES (use bandana instead)
PERSONAL GROOMING PRODUCTS other than toothbrush & toothpaste (adds weight to your pack and products with odors must be hung at night away from wildlife)
MAKEUP (no need to dress up for the woods)
ELECTRONIC DEVICES other than a camera (philosophically, I find it freeing to escape the beeps and pixels of city life--if you do choose to bring a device, we ask you to keep is silenced while near the group)
How Do I Get This Gear?
Framed Backpack:
This can be borrowed from a friend or another family. Or you can buy or rent one. Jonah, of Sure Foot, is a good resource for what type of pack to purchase. Sure Foot can also procure a rented backpack for you given 2-4 weeks notice.
Sleeping Pad:
You can buy an inexpensive blue foam pad from stores such as Walmart or Sports Authority, or one of many more expensive types. As long as your pad provides cushioning and insulates you from the cold ground, it will be fine. Sure Foot can rent a simple sleeping pad to you if need be.
Sleeping Bag:
Many inexpensive bags are not temperature-rated. However, using a bag rated to at least 30-degrees is best. When in doubt, contact Jonah of Sure foot to ask if your sleeping bag will be sufficient. Sleeping bags are often large, heavy, and bulky and hard to pack, so looking for a warm, yet small and light bag is preferable.
Synthetic Clothing:
Because they dry quickly and wick moisture away from the body (as opposed to cotton, which retains moisture), synthetic and wool clothing is safest and most comfortable in the woods. Many people already have acceptable wilderness clothes in their wardrobe. Clothes do not have to look "sporty" or "outdoorsy" to provide warmth and wicking qualities. When looking to purchase synthetic materials, you can get very high quality, durable hiking clothing at REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), Half Moon Outfitters, or High Country Outfitters in Atlanta. You can also find good synthetic (polyester, lycra, spandex, coolmax, etc.) athletic clothing at stores such as Dick's, Sports Authority, Target, and Walmart. As long as cotton is not listed on the tag, it should be okay. Wool is also a good material for hiking socks.
Contact Us:
Call Jonah at 404-373-8036
or
contact us via email by following this link:
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