Backcountry Advanced Youth Pack List
A list of things to pack for Washington Trails Association Volunteer Vacations
List of things to bring for a Washington Trails Association Volunteer Vacation ****
- WTA-issued hard hat
- Two or three 1-liter water bottles
- Work gloves (bring an extra pair in case they get wet)
- Your WTA hard hat
- Long pants for work – “Trail Geek Fashion” includes carhart pants, long-sleeved hickory shirt, WTA suspenders and leather gloves.
- Spare clothes for leisure hours (bathing suit, shorts, hats, leisure shoes/sandals, shirt)
- Good hiking/work boots -well broken in
- Any special dietary stuff/medication and/or vitamins
- Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, toiletries, etc)
- First aid kit (WTA provides major splints, etc), but consider bringing personal size
- Rain gear (preferably heavy-duty that can fit over top of your work clothes)
- Tent with fly and ground cloth
- Sleeping bag and pad (and liner for cold nights and/or to keep your bag clean)
- Head lamp or flash light + extra batteries
- Dry warm clothes (preferably poly pro) fleece or wool
- Insect repellent and mosquito netting hat (can find at Army Navy Surplus or Outdoor Research and they fit nicely over hardhats)
- Day pack or something to carry lunch water, gloves and other personal items while we are working (you can use your full backpack if you prefer)
- Bandanas or handkerchiefs
- Sunscreen + sun hat + sun glasses
- Safety glasses
- Lunch and snacks for the first day hike to camp!
Optional Items
- Long sleeve shirt
- Camp chair and sit pad for lunch at work site
- Camera (either digital or manual)
- Book or cards or other entertainment items
Do NOT Bring:
Electronics! (This includes music players, cell phones, and portable game systems)
Crew leaders will have cell phones/radios in case of emergency.
***Be sure to check out your gear 4 weeks prior so you have time to make any replacements
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