Backpack List

 

May, 2007

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Backpack List

 

Everyone

In your pocket:

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map and compass

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whistle

In your backpack:

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lunch, drinks (minimum 1 litre), snacks

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power bars or similar

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waxes for the day, cork, scraper

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tools and parts to repair your own bindings (spare bale) and poles (spare basket)

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pocket knife

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duct tape

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10 ft. strong cord

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small first aid kit

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space blanket

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orange garbage bag

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plastic flashlight/headlamp

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small piece of insulite (blue foam pad)

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toilet paper or tissues

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extra clothes:  wool/fleece sweater, overpants, socks, toque, mitts

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face cover

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warm jacket or vest

Tour Leaders

bulletfirst aid kit
bulletextra waterproof matches, lighter
bulletcandle or fire starter
bulletspace blanket
bulletpen or pencil, paper
bullet16 oz. metal container to boil water
bullet50 ft. rope
bulletrepair kit (tools, supplies i.e. hose clamps)
bulletflares
bulletpowdered Gatorade & hot chocolate
bulletreflector tape
bulletpocket saw

Other ideas:

bullet3 lb. thinsulate sleeping bag
bulletplastic drop sheet
bulletsterno stove

This site was last updated 05/09/07