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Wilderness Passage: Backpacking Packing List It is in your best interest to read through this packet of information thoroughly, making notes and/or lists as you go. While you don’t need to be a seasoned wilderness explorer or have all the newest gear, you do need to be prepared. This list and the explanations within it will ensure that you are comfortable and safe on your trip. If you have any questions about anything regarding your trip, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 715.479.7474 ext. 203 or [email protected]. Guidelines for Getting Gear • • • •

If you have questions or want some advice, please ask. We’d love to help you out. You probably have a lot of what you need sitting in your closet right now. If you don’t, your family and friends might! So see what you can borrow before you start buying gear. Top three most important items: a packable sleeping bag, a will-absolutely-keep-you-dry rain jacket, and a broken-in pair of comfortable hiking shoes. Wisconsin summer weather typically means highs between 70° and 90° Fahrenheit and lows between 40° and 50° Fahrenheit. Bring items that will let you stay warm even on the colder nights. W hat HoneyRock Provides

All Group Gear, Plus Some Extras • Tents/Tarps/Ground Tarps/etc. • Stoves/Water Filters/Water Purification • Foam Sleeping Pads • Backpacks/Dry Bags • Cookware/Eating Gear/Nalgene Water Bottles • First Aid Supplies/Repair Kits/etc. Note: If you have some of the above items you are welcome to bring them, but your trip leaders will check to make sure that they are suitable for the trip before you are allowed to bring them.

 

 

 

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An Explanation of the Different Types of Clothing Fabrics Cotton—TRY TO AVOID COTTON. When cotton gets wet, even from sweat, it stays wet and will not keep you warm. This includes materials like corduroy, denim, and flannel. Synthetics—These are materials like nylon, polyester, and spandex that are used to make a lot of athletic-style clothing. Synthetic materials dry more quickly than cotton and are able to wick moisture away from your skin to help keep you warm. Fleece—Fleece also dries more quickly than cotton and will keep you warm even when it is wet. Wool—Wool does not dry the fastest, but it is odor resistant and will keep you warm even when it is wet. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Passage includes two phases. Phase 1 is your wilderness trip. Phase 2 occurs at HoneyRock with all the other tracks. When you check in, you will pack your trip gear in waterproof bags and the rest of your gear will travel to HoneyRock for when you return from your trip. We recommend that you pack two bags: one for Phase 1 (all of this will be transferred to a hiking pack that you will use on the trip) and one for Phase 2 (your time at HoneyRock.) Read through this list thoroughly and completely. The Phase 1 list comes first and the Phase 2 list follows.

 

 

 

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PHASE 1: 9 Day Backpacking Trip Critical Gear ☐ Hiking Boots/Shoes You will need shoes you can wear hiking 5-10 miles per day, carrying a 30-40 lb. pack on your back, and traveling across terrain that may include mud, rocks, hills, etc. In order to avoid blisters, you will want to wear them around before the trip to break them in. We recommend a mid-rise, breathable boot. ☐ Sleeping Bag Your sleeping bag should: -­‐ -­‐ -­‐

Pack down to a maximum of 9”x20”. Be rated for at least 30 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees if you’re a cold sleeper.) Be composed of synthetic or down materials (NO COTTON!)

You can purchase a Marmot Trestles 30 sleeping bag for $75 from HoneyRock during the registration process. (http://www.rei.com/product/828305/marmot-trestles-30-sleeping-bag#specsTab). ☐ Rain Jacket Your rain jacket should be: -­‐ Waterproof (Not water resistant.) -­‐ Lightweight -­‐ Breathable ☐ Headlamp/Flashlight A headlamp is the best option. Make sure you bring extra batteries. ☐ Socks (5-6 pairs) Socks MUST be wool or synthetic (NOT COTTON.) Get yourself a couple of pairs that are comfortable to move around in and a couple pairs (warmer/thicker if your feet get cold) for sleeping at night. Upper Body Clothing Think of all your clothing items as a system that is going to meet all of the different needs you might have on the trip. The items you pack should be able to be worn together as layers. The biggest consideration to think about is bringing enough clothing items to keep you warm if it gets cold on your trip. ☐ T-shirts (1-2) At least one of these should be synthetic or wool (non-cotton.) ☐ Base Layer Synthetic, non-cotton long underwear top that will help keep you warm, especially at night. ☐ Long-Sleeve Shirt (2) Wool/fleece/synthetic (non-cotton.) This will be used as an additional layer of warmth or to help keep the bugs away. You will want two incase one gets wet. ☐ Lightweight Fleece Jacket OR Lightweight Down Jacket This is your main “keep warm” layer for when the temperature drops at night. As such, it is a key piece of gear to have. Fleece is great because it keeps you warm even if it gets wet. Down is very packable but if it gets wet, it will no longer keep you warm.

 

 

 

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PHASE 1: 9 Day Backpacking Trip (cont.) ☐ Swimsuit One piece for women, shorts-style for men. This will be used for taking a “dip” (swim) while out on trip. Lower Body Clothing Again, it is important to think about how all of your different layers work together and can be combined to keep you warm. With bottoms, a lot of it comes down to personal preference. ☐ Shorts (1-2 pairs) Athletic shorts for moving around in. ☐ Hiking Pants Synthetic, non-cotton, lightweight, and quick drying. The “zip-off” kind can be converted to shorts, which is very useful. Lightweight athletic-style pants work fine also. ☐ Base Layer Synthetic, non-cotton long underwear bottoms that will help keep you warm, especially at night. ☐ Underwear (3-5 pairs) For women, sports bras made out of a moisture wicking material are recommended. Hands and Head ☐ Lightweight Winter Hat ☐ Gloves Some thin gloves to keep your hands warm on chilly nights. (Note: If you struggle with cold hands, you might want to bring something a little bit warmer.) Personal Gear ☐ Bible NEEDS TO BE SMALL. Think pocket-sized. It should include both the Old and New Testament. ☐ Journal/Pen Small and packable. ☐ Embracing the Love of God: You will be discussing this book on your trip. ☐ Toiletries -­‐ Toothbrush and toothpaste (it is helpful to have a small travel-sized tube.) -­‐ Baby wipes (They’re great to use as a “mini shower” and for general hygiene. These are REQUIRED for females. Bring 1-2 wipes for each day of your trip.) -­‐ Chap Stick -­‐ Feminine hygiene products (Ladies bring these even if you don’t think you are going to need them— the trip environment can sometimes cause an unpredictable cycle. You should also make sure to bring some panty liners to help with personal hygiene.) ☐ Ziploc Bags (3-4 Gallon Sized) This is the best waterproofing method out there. These will be used for keeping your stuff dry and organized.

 

 

 

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PHASE 1: 9 Day Backpacking Trip (cont.) Miscellaneous Gear ☐ Mosquito Head Net It is worth getting a head net that is made out of black mesh—not green—to protect against mosquitoes. ☐ Sunglasses ☐ Extra batteries Whatever your camera and/or headlamp needs. ☐ Bug Spray NON-AEROSOL. Some good brands of bug spray: Off Deep Woods Sportsmen II, Off Family Care Smooth & Dry, Cutter Backwoods Unscented, 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent, and Repel Sportsman Max. ☐ Sunscreen REQUIRED! anything SPF 30 or over will do. ☐ Travel-Size Container A 3 oz. travel size container for sunscreen will prevent you from having to carry a large bottle and will be enough for one trip. ☐ $5-$10 You will be stopping for a meal on the way back to HoneyRock from your trip and this will be how you will pay for it. OPTIONAL Clothing Items All of this is optional—you don’t need it, but it can be useful if you have it and want to bring it. ☐ Fleece Pants If you tend to get really cold, these can be very helpful for staying warm. ☐ Rain Pants These are really useful when it is cold and rainy, or when it rains A LOT. You can get by without them, but they are a bad item to have along. If you have nylon hiking pants, those usually dry quickly enough that they are suitable for wearing in most rainy situations. ☐ Baseball Cap or Hat w/ Brim When you’re on or near the water and the sun is glaring, this is really useful. OPTIONAL Gear Items All of these items are optional—you don’t need them, but they can be useful if you have them and want to bring them. ☐ Stuff Sacks To keep your items organized on trip. ☐ Carabineers Not rock climbing ones, just clipping-stuff-together ones. These always seem to come in handy, especially for clipping gear to hiking packs on backpacking trips.

 

 

 

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PHASE 1: 9 Day Backpacking Trip (cont.) ☐ Nalgene-Style Water Bottle HoneyRock has these for you to use on your trip but some people prefer their own and they will be useful for the rest of your time at HoneyRock. ☐ Multi-Tool with Pliers/Knife Nothing fancy, just something that you can use to slice cheese and perform other miscellaneous chores. ☐ Vaseline Get a little travel-sized jar to carry with you. Great for chapped lips, chafing, and blisters. ☐ Buff/Bandana Useful for all kinds of things! ☐ Crazy Creek or Camp Chair This is a total luxury item, but it can be extremely nice to have along!

 

 

 

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PHASE 2: 5 Days at HoneyRock Bedding " Sleeping bag or sheets/blanket (Rated for at least 30°F and easily packable. Sleeping bags are available for purchase during registration.) " Pillow Clothing for activities, team building, free time, and a variety of Wisconsin temperatures ***Laundry will NOT be available but it is acceptable to wear clothes multiple times. *** " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "

1 Winter hat for cold nights 1 Long sleeve cotton or synthetic shirt 1 Sweatshirt or fleece 2 Pairs of pants or jeans 2 Pairs of work pants (old jeans, etc.) that can get wet and dirty 2 Pairs of athletic shorts 1 Swim suit (1-piece or 2-piece that covers like a 1-piece for women, shorts-style for men) 5 T-shirts 2 T-shirts that can get dirty 1 Outfit for Sunday church at HoneyRock (jeans/shorts/skirts etc. are all acceptable) Underwear and socks 1 Pair of old sneakers that can get dirty for adventure challenge activities (ropes course etc.) Pajamas Personal toiletries (Non-aerosol BUGSPRAY, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, tampons, sunscreen, etc.) Bath towel Beach towel 1 Pair of durable work gloves for service day 1 Water bottle Optional items

" Camera: Passage is technology free so you will NOT have your phone to take pictures. " Sandals (e.g. Chacos, Tevas, Keens)

Congratulations! You are now ready for an awesome Passage experience. See you soon!