McQueen Lake Overnight
Trip
Personal
Equipment List
The
following items are recommended and should be well
labeled. When
choosing clothing, please keep in mind that McQueen Lake is at a
higher elevation than Kamloops so the temperature will be much cooler
in the evenings and mornings. At this time of year we could encounter
any type of weather, including very cold.
CLOTHING
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warm winter jacket
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snowpants
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underwear, socks, pants, sweater, and thermal underwear and socks
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waterproof
winter boots for hiking, snow-shoeing (not suede or canvas)
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hat, mitts (more than one pair); if cold include a face mask, scarf,
etc.
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pj’s and/or sweat suit
EQUIPMENT
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warm sleeping bag or 2 thinner bags, or bag plus wool blanket
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pillow
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foam mattress
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flashlight (there is no power in the cabins)
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knife, fork, spoon, cup, plate, bowl - all storage
bag with clearly
labelled name
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non-leaking water bottle
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towel, face cloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb - in
labeled
container (ie.
Ziploc bag) that will remain in washroom storage area
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garbage bags for : laundry, wet clothes, sleeping bag
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cameras (optional and at owner's risk)
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backpack or bag in which to carry equipment
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optional: playing cards, journal, books,
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bagged lunch for the first day
NO:
- MUSIC
DEVICES, CELL PHONES, ELECTRONIC GAMES –
this is a nature trip
with lots of social interaction; no cell coverage.
-
candy, gum, knives, or matches on site.
