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NDAKINNA EDUCATION CENTER YOUTH GEAR LIST: SPRING & SUMMER

MAKE SURE TO GO OVER THIS LIST CAREFULLY. AT TIMES THERE MAY BE ADDITIONS.

STANDARD LIST:

Bag Lunch

Two plastic bottles of water

Sunscreen

Bug repellent

Sneakers/light hiking boots (extra pair advised)

Extra pair socks

If shorts bring long pants too

If short sleeve shirt bring extra long sleeve

Jacket for cooler days

Rain Jacket

Hat

Small backpack to hold it all

AGES 10- TEEN WILDERNESS SKILLS ADDITIONS:

Locking or fixed blade knife (2-3 inch blade)

Clear orienteering style compass

Include everything in standard list

KAYAK TRIP ADDITIONS (one day and during camps):

Bathing suit

Towel

Watershoes or Sandals

Include everything in standard list

OVERNIGHT CAMPING ADDITIONS:

2-4 person tent

Sleeping bag

Ground pad

Flashlight

Personal Mess Kit (plate, bowl, cup, fork, spoon, knife)

Enough clothing for each day

Back pack to fit it all

Bathroom gear

Include Standard List except for bag lunch

Include all Wilderness Skills Additions

NDAKINNA EDUCATION CENTER YOUTH GEAR LIST: WINTER

MAKE SURE TO GO OVER THIS LIST CAREFULLY. AT TIMES THERE MAY BE ADDITIONS.

STANDARD LIST:

Bag Lunch

Two plastic bottles of water

Warm Jacket & Snow pants

Avoid Cotton (Wool and Fleece are best)

Winter Boots with extra pair of socks

Winter hat

Extra pair of dry clothing

Small backpack to hold it all

AGES 10-12 & 12-16 WILDERNESS SKILLS & SURVIVAL ADDITIONS:

Locking or fixed blade knife (2-3 inch blade)

Clear orienteering style compass

Journal/Notebook & Pencil

Include everything in standard list

NDAKINNA EDUCATION CENTER ADULT GEAR LIST: SPRING & SUMMER

MAKE SURE TO GO OVER THIS LIST CAREFULLY. AT TIMES THERE MAY BE ADDITIONS.

STANDARD OUTDOOR GEAR LIST (Day Trips):

Rain gear (top and bottom)

Light weight hiking boots

Sun Glasses & Sun Block (especially on sunny days)

Trail Snacks

Canteen or bladder bag (at least 32 oz)

Bag Lunch (full-day trips)

Shorts & extra pair of pants

Packable fleece jacket

Flashlight or headlamp

Bug spray or rub

Small backpack to hold it all

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CLASSES/TRIPS (additions):

Locking or fixed blade knife ( 3-5 inch smooth blade)

Personal First Aid Kit

25 foot nylon cord

Orienteering Compass

Extra Canteen

Personal Survival Gear (if you have any)

Include everything in standard list

ANIMAL TRACKING CLASSES/TRIPS (additions):

2-3 pencils & personal notebook

16-24 foot measuring tape

Six inch ruler

Large Folding Ruler (plumber style)

Tweezers & several zip-loc sandwich bags

Personal Tracking Gear (if you have any)

Include everything in standard list (field trips)

NDAKINNA EDUCATION CENTER 

ADULT GEAR LIST: WINTER

MAKE SURE TO GO OVER THIS LIST CAREFULLY. AT TIMES THERE MAY BE ADDITIONS.

STANDARD OUTDOOR GEAR LIST (Day Trips):

Dress in Layers with waterproof outer layer Ex: Gore-Tex

Avoid Cotton (Wool and Fleece are best)

Water Proof Winter Boots with extra pair of socks

Warm Hat & Gloves (extra pair also suggested)

Gators (especially if snow is more then a few inches deep)

Sun Glasses & Sun Block (especially on sunny days)

Trail Snacks

Canteen or bladder bag (at least 32 oz)

Bag Lunch (full-day trips) Snowshoes & poles (if you have them)

Flashlight or headlamp

Small backpack to hold it all

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CLASSES/TRIPS (additions):

Locking or fixed blade knife (3-5 inch smooth blade)

Personal First Aid Kit

25 foot nylon cord

Orienteering Compass

Extra Canteen

Personal Survival Gear (if you have any)

Include everything in standard list

ANIMAL TRACKING CLASSES/TRIPS (additions):

2-3 pencils & personal notebook

16-24 foot measuring tape

Six inch ruler

Large Folding Ruler (plumber style)

Tweezers & several zip-loc sandwich bags

Personal Tracking Gear (if you have any) Include everything in standard list (field trips)