Required
for Trips - Items listed in this section are ESSENTIAL for
your son's health and safety while out on wilderness trips.
He must have the following:
|
| 1 |
rain suit - very
important |
| 1 |
sleeping bag with stuff bag (goose
down is not recommended). We suggest a 20 degree
rating |
| 1 |
duffel bag (such as waterproof "river
duffel" w/back straps) - highly recommended for boys
12 and older |
| 1 |
foam pad or air mattress (particularly
for longer trips) |
| 1 |
pair poly/cotton pants which
dry quickly (not blue jeans). Nylon sports pants are great. |
| 1 |
polar fleece jacket (or similar
outer garment, such as a wool sweater to retain body heat
when wet) |
| 1 |
long sleeve t-shirt - keeps bugs
away |
| 1 |
pair synthetic long underwear
midweight - tops and bottoms |
| 1 |
pairs sneakers |
| 1 |
water bottle or canteen |
| 2 |
pairs hiking socks - wool or
blended |
| 1 |
pair sandals such as Teva brand
(or non-leather sneakers which dry quickly when wet) |
| 1 |
life vest (Kieve will loan you
one if you don't own one) |
| 1 |
swimsuit |
| 1 |
warm hat |
| 1 |
insect repellent |
| 1 |
flashlight |
| For MAINE
TRAILS trip only: |
| 1 |
pair of broken-in hiking boots |
| 2 |
pair sock liners |
| 1 |
therm-a-rest |
| 3 |
poly pro underwear |
| Custom Kieve
shirts |
| 2 |
Kieve shirts - any style (required
for Sunday) |
| Other Suggested
Articles |
| 2 |
blankets, 2 sets of sheets, 2
pillow cases |
| 1 |
pillow |
| 5 |
short sleeve T-shirts |
| 3 |
pair shorts |
| 1 |
pair long pants - jeans, khakis,
Carhartt's, sweatpants etc |
| 1 |
windbreaker/anorak top of light
jacket - good rain gear will suffice |
| 1 |
belt |
| 5 |
pair underwear |
| 5 |
pair athletic socks |
| 1 |
pair warm pajamas |
| 1 |
laundry bag |
| 3 |
bath/beach towels |
| 1 |
bandana |
| 1 |
flashlight or headlamp with extra
batteries |
| |
Toothbrush; toothpaste; comb;
soap, etc. and bag to keep them in |
| |
Stationery; stamps; pens or pencils;
writing journal |
| |
Insect repellant; sunscreen;
lip balm with sunscreen; sunglasses |
| |
Tennis racquet and tennis balls |
| |
Books and/or magazines |
| |
Playing card, chess or backgammon
sets or other non-electronic games |
| |
Baseball glove and baseball cap |
| |
Fishing rod and tackle – spin
or fly for lake |
| |
Crazy Creek chair |
| |
Prescription medication |
| |
Boys 14 & older - ok to bring
an all-purpose tool like a leatherman |