FOOT Packing List
Recommended packing list for the Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trip:
- Shorts (quick drying if possible)
- T-shirts (breathable or quick drying are more comfortable)
- Light jacket or long sleeve shirt
- Pants
- Undergarments
- Socks (dry-fit or wool is optimal)
- RAIN JACKET!!*
- 1 pair of tennis shoes or closed toed hiking shoes (dry)*
- 1 pair sandals, river shoes, or old tennis shoes (wet)(flip-flops not acceptable for daily activities)*
- Hat (optional)
- Headlamp or small flashlight*
- Swimsuit/s*
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Reusable water bottle(s) (2-1 liter bottles is best)*
- Toiletries (there are showers at the campsite for daily use)
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Tooth brush/paste
- Glasses/Contacts (if necessary, may want to bring extra pair as well)
- Medicine (headache, anti-histamine, prescriptions*)
- Towel
- Sleeping Bag and/or Sheet (summer camping can be warm, so a cool sheet is nice on top of your sleeping bag)*
- Sleeping Pad (optional)
- Pillow (optional)
- PB&J: Pen, Bible, Journal*
- Backpack for carrying things throughout the day like water bottle, lunch, PBJ, etc.
- Hammock (optional)
- Trash bag for wet/dirty clothes
In addition to tents, food, cooking gear and tubing equipment, we can provide a sleeping bag, sleeping pad and hammock if needed. We will contact students a few weeks prior to the trip to find out who needs this equipment. If you have any questions regarding equipment needs, please contact the Recreational Life Department at [email protected].
Note: The above are recommendations. In the world of camping, reusing the same shirt for a few days/weeks is always an option :) Items made out of synthetics (Under Armour, Capilene, nylon, etc.) will dry faster when wet so these are great for getting wet.
The items marked * are one’s that you should not ignore because it could greatly impact your comfort, health, or ability to participate.