It is imperative that you have the recommended clothing and
equipment, and that you have previously used your equipment and are
sure of its fit and functionality. The success and safety of the trip
for you and others could be significantly compromised if this is not
the case. Feel free to discuss clothing and equipment issues with us
before departure. We simply can’t afford to find out when we are on the
ground at the Airport that anyone is unprepared because of their
clothing and equipment. Day backpacks need to be large enough to
hold 3 liters of water, your lunch, a heavy jacket,
gloves, hat, whistle, compass, and whatever else you want for daily use
( camera, binoculars etc) We will provide an extensive first aid
kit but do encourage participants to also have a small one.
THE
key is layers!!! And COTTON will NOT keep you warm and dry. Use
common sense! Hikes may be in 70 degree temps…. Or in 30 degrees
check out the temperature info that is listed in your packet when you register.
THE OBVIOUS
toiletries - toothbrush, paste, deodorant etc. You know what you use
- I believe the cabins have soap and shampoo; they definitely have towels
-all meds
FOR DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
day pack big enough to hold the following:
-3 quarts of water - can use whatever type of bottle you prefer
-whistle -raingear- jacket and pants NEWLY ADDED
-lunch-any snacks/trail mix etc that you wish to carry
-wool or fleece hat, gloves
-extra warmth layer of fleece or wool
-extra socks - wool best
-bandanna
-energy blanket
-sunscreen -sunglasses NEWLY ADDED -Bug spray NEWLY ADDED
-something waterproof to sit on- commercial cushion, large garbage bag etc -toilet paper -baggies for waste -flashlight
-nice but not necessary
-compass if you know how to use it
-small first aid kit - I will have a big one
-duct tape - can wrap a small amount around hiking poles or pack straps
-hiking poles, IF you have them, would not go buy them
-binoculars
-camera
-jack knife/ fire making materials - yak tracks IF you have them, would not go buy them NEWLY ADDED
FOOTWEAR
evening you can wear whatever you want
FOR HIKES YOU MUST have a pair of sturdy BROKEN IN waterproof hiking boots.
water shoes in case the water level is low enough for the hot spring in the Yellowstone River to be open.
FOR KAYAK- water shoes- e.g. tivas or whatever else can get wet - are a must.
OUTER LAYERS
-Rain gear - pants and jacket -these can also work as an additional insulating layer if you are really cold
-warm hat, fleece or wool best
- jacket such as a Columbia titanium jacket- you will not need a heavy winter jacket as long as you have layers
-fleece vest is a nice option -For kayak- paddle gloves are nice if you have them (made of neoprene like scuba suits)
CLOTHING
-pajamas- whatever floats your boat. You will have a roommate. It very well may go below freezing. Cabins do have heat
-underwear- in addition to your usual bra, panties, undershorts (how many of each depends on whether you wish to carry things or wash them) warm, wicking long underwear - silk, polypro or any other brand (hot chilies, llbean, rei, etc all have appropriate garments)
-sock -liners great with wicking material socks as a second pair- wool or manmade. Minimum of 3 pairs more depends again on your preference to carry or wash
-tops-- quick dry long and short sleeve, at least 2 of each. COTTON IS NOT APPROPRIATE so t shirts won't work
-pants, quick dry hiking pants best, especially if they of the zip off variety. 2 pairs are nice if you can, NOT JEANS!!! Fleece good for colder days
-outer shirts for layers-- fleece wool etc. -jeans or whatever you want for evening wear Misc.-bathing suit for hot spring and kayaking -cell phone but remember some places have service but most do not. Obviously they are good to have for travel outside park. Brian and I will both have ours. -spare batteries for camera/flashlight -travel games such as cards, small backgammon board, etc -specific items you like to have such as organic/specific variety teas, specialty trail or electrolyte mix, power bars, etc -GPRS Radios if you have. If you are bringing one. Please let us know.
What not to bring
-laptops- there is no WiFi.
-Firearms
-illegal drugs
-a bad attitude WE WILL PROVIDE-bear spray for 2 different groups (so we can split up) - After hike/evening snacks, limited amount of following: - Diet coke/Pepsi - Dark chocolate -mixed nuts, some trail mix stuff - Munchies like pretzels and chips - Some fresh fruit - Some cheese and crackers -whatever else we find at Costco that is within our budget. We will not be going to multiple stores to find specialty items Remember- we have strived to keep the total cost of your trip to a minimum. Therefore we are on a very tight budget. Since some people like a lot of fancy expensive stuff, and others of us are minimalists, we did not budget for daytime hike snacks. Please honor this and provide for yourselves what you would normally take for a daytime hike at home. You can either bring it with you or buy it at the general store (where it tends to be expensive- if you have room in luggage suggest the first option.)
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