Personal
Equipment List
Overnight Trip
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 sleeping mat
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flashlight (there is no power in the cabins)
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knife, fork, spoon, cup, plate, bowl - all clearly
labeled with 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
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closing clipboard, pens, pencils
NO:
- music devices, cell phones, electronic games - we are trying to
commune with nature in a social manner.
-
candy, gum, knives, or matches on site.
