Equipment - personal items to bring
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The Necessity of Wilderness
_____ Sleeping bag with stuff sack (warm to 40°F)
_____ Sleeping pad (the Thermarest pad is one of the best)
_____ One long-sleeved wool or polarfleece (warm) shirt
_____ Two cotton T-shirts
_____ One tightly woven, insect-resistant, long sleeved cotton-polyester shirt
_____ Three pairs of heavy wool socks with lightweight liners
_____ Two pairs long trousers – preferably not blue jeans
_____ Several changes of underwear
_____ One medium-weight wool or fleece sweater or jacket
_____ One pair lightweight two-piece long johns (polypropylene, wool, or polyester)
_____ One pair comfortable running shoes or sandals for camp use
_____ One pair sturdy boots or shoes for portaging - these will remain wet and muddy
_____ Two-piece rain suit (ponchos are not very effective)
_____ One wind shell
_____ Brimmed hat for sun
_____ Stocking cap for chilly days/ nights
_____ Light pair of gloves for cold days/nights
_____ Swim suit and or light nylon shorts
_____ Toiletries: biodegradable soap, toothbrush, comb, small towel, etc.
_____ Sunscreen, lip-balm, and hand lotion
_____ Small flashlight - (headlamp is ideal)
_____ Insect repellent (25% Deet - applied to clothes not skin)
_____ 1L wide-mouth Nalgene water bottle
_____ Eating utensils (Lexan bowl, fork, spoon, and small cup for morning beverages)
_____ Extra glasses if needed
_____ Sunglasses
_____ Security strap for glasses
_____ Camera in waterproof bag
_____ Compact binoculars (optional)
_____ Compact fishing gear; rod stored in protective plastic case (optional)
_____ Money for food on travel days - 7 meals: Aug 14, Aug 21-22
_____ Journal (a small bound book with blank or lined paper) - you will write in this often
_____ Pencils (pens are optional)
_____ "The Singing Wilderness" by Sigurd Olsen (available online or at the campus bookstore).
Read this before the trip begins - I will have an assignment due before we leave.
Additional books will be required for the class.
_____ Sleeping pad (the Thermarest pad is one of the best)
_____ One long-sleeved wool or polarfleece (warm) shirt
_____ Two cotton T-shirts
_____ One tightly woven, insect-resistant, long sleeved cotton-polyester shirt
_____ Three pairs of heavy wool socks with lightweight liners
_____ Two pairs long trousers – preferably not blue jeans
_____ Several changes of underwear
_____ One medium-weight wool or fleece sweater or jacket
_____ One pair lightweight two-piece long johns (polypropylene, wool, or polyester)
_____ One pair comfortable running shoes or sandals for camp use
_____ One pair sturdy boots or shoes for portaging - these will remain wet and muddy
_____ Two-piece rain suit (ponchos are not very effective)
_____ One wind shell
_____ Brimmed hat for sun
_____ Stocking cap for chilly days/ nights
_____ Light pair of gloves for cold days/nights
_____ Swim suit and or light nylon shorts
_____ Toiletries: biodegradable soap, toothbrush, comb, small towel, etc.
_____ Sunscreen, lip-balm, and hand lotion
_____ Small flashlight - (headlamp is ideal)
_____ Insect repellent (25% Deet - applied to clothes not skin)
_____ 1L wide-mouth Nalgene water bottle
_____ Eating utensils (Lexan bowl, fork, spoon, and small cup for morning beverages)
_____ Extra glasses if needed
_____ Sunglasses
_____ Security strap for glasses
_____ Camera in waterproof bag
_____ Compact binoculars (optional)
_____ Compact fishing gear; rod stored in protective plastic case (optional)
_____ Money for food on travel days - 7 meals: Aug 14, Aug 21-22
_____ Journal (a small bound book with blank or lined paper) - you will write in this often
_____ Pencils (pens are optional)
_____ "The Singing Wilderness" by Sigurd Olsen (available online or at the campus bookstore).
Read this before the trip begins - I will have an assignment due before we leave.
Additional books will be required for the class.
You are responsible for bringing the items listed below for the five-day camping
trip. You will also need to bring clothes for the other three travel days. We will
rent canoes, PFDs, paddles, and packs from the outfitter. NWU will furnish tents,
tarps, water filters, first aid kits, stoves, cookware, food and food packs and
transportation (two 15-passenger vans and one trailer).
trip. You will also need to bring clothes for the other three travel days. We will
rent canoes, PFDs, paddles, and packs from the outfitter. NWU will furnish tents,
tarps, water filters, first aid kits, stoves, cookware, food and food packs and
transportation (two 15-passenger vans and one trailer).
Cotton is not a desirable clothing material when in and around water. Quick drying nylon clothing is
much preferred. Plan your camping wardrobe to layer clothing articles rather than bringing heavy or
bulky articles. The temperatures in August range from upper 40s to high 80s. Mosquitoes can be a
problem this time of year and it will likely rain, as August is one of the wettest months of the year.
much preferred. Plan your camping wardrobe to layer clothing articles rather than bringing heavy or
bulky articles. The temperatures in August range from upper 40s to high 80s. Mosquitoes can be a
problem this time of year and it will likely rain, as August is one of the wettest months of the year.