Major Items
1. A backpack or duffle bag large enough to hold all of your gear. Be sure to label your pack with your name and ward/branch.
2. Summer or 3-season sleeping
bag comfort rated to around +35°F.
3. Air mattress or sleeping pad and small camp pillow.
4. Shoes or boots suitable for hiking (no open-toed shoes).
5. Footwear for whitewater: water shoes, crocs, or old sneakers -- must be closed-toe.
6. Extra healthy snacks (trail mix or something with protein and good calories; the stake will be providing all meals, but bring extra snacks as well).
7. Small day-use backpack large enough to hold water bottles, food (lunch and snacks), first-aid kit, rain gear, and other essentials for a day of activities on Thursday and Friday.
Clothing
1. Shirts. 2-3 dry-fit shirts. Avoid cotton and denim as they
absorb water and become heavy. At least one long sleeve shirt or Under Armour-type base layer shirt is recommended for cold mornings.
2. Pants: 1 pair of lightweight long pants (quick-dry nylon, not denim jeans) or compression pants/tights to wear under shorts. Long pants or compression tights protect against insect bites, poison ivy,
thorns, and sun exposure.
3. Shorts (2 pairs of shorts,
quick-drying nylon recommended)
4. Socks (3 pairs)
5. Broad-rim hat or cap
6. Sunglasses
7. Poncho or lightweight rain gear
8. Swimsuit
9. Towel
10. Hoodie or light jacket
11. Pajamas (optional).
12. Underwear (3 pairs)
Essential Gear
1. Water bottles (enough to carry 2-3 liters of water), including a water bottle you could use at mealtime as your cup.
3. Personal hygiene kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, hand
sanitizer, toilet paper or personal wipes, soap, shampoo, spare contacts (and contact lens solution) and glasses, if worn. [We will have access to showers, so bring hygiene items needed for showering.]
4. Sunscreen
5. Insect repellent
6. Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
7. Pocket knife or multi-tool
8. Compass
9. Mess kit (sturdy plastic plate, bowl, and cup) and eating utensils
10. Copy of the Book of Mormon and a small notebook (with a pen or pencil) for making notes during personal reflection time.
11. Whistle
12. A can of beef stew (Everyone should bring a can or of beef stew to contribute to dinner on Wednesday night.)
13. Leaders: Portable power bank for charging cell phones.
Team Gear
Team gear is the responsibility of the adult leaders and the families of the youth on each of the teams, with additional support provided by wards, branches, and the stake.
1. Large tents (6, 8, and 10-person)
3. Camp kitchen: pots, pans, cooking utensils, cutting boards, etc.
4. 5-gallon water jugs
5. Additional 1-liter water bottles to take on the trail and the river.
Other Items
1. You may bring additional food from home. Please keep it in a compact (2-gallon Ziploc bags or smaller) and labeled bag. We recommend bringing extra high-calorie, high-protein snacks (like trail mix or beef jerky).
2. Fishing gear (youth aged 16 and older need a fishing license)
3. Small, lightweight camp chair (such as this)
4. Cell phones are welcome if you would like them for pictures, scripture reading, and communicating with youth leaders, who will also have cell phones. If you decide to bring a phone, please keep in mind the following:
We cannot guarantee good cell coverage in all locations where we will be for activities.
You are responsible for the phone. It may get damaged or lost. Considering the terrain, it will be difficult to locate if dropped. Be sure to pack your phone to avoid getting damaged in the water and dirt associated with camping and hiking.
Phones should not be brought on the river. Leave them locked in a leader's car.
If you don't bring a phone, all adult leaders will have the means for communicating so you may approach them at anytime with a communication need.
We will expect you to minimize your cell phone use, to maintain the standards in For the Strength of the Youth regarding media consumption, and to be respectful of others who have come on High Adventure to get away from excessive use of electronics.
Please do NOT bring personal music players, game systems of any kind, or other electronic devices.
