Bolton Babes Bushcraft Course

Gear List

Warm jacket	For cold mornings and nights, okay to get dirty, and can layer with mid and base layers
Warm pants	For cold mornings and nights, avoid fleece as it will melt if it comes into contact with campfire sparks.
Long Pants	Thin quick dry pair is good for sun/bug/brush protection. Make sure they are comfortable to move/hike in and wear all day. Okay to get dirty.
Sleep wear	Have warm night and a cold night options
Shell jacket	Waterproof rain jacket – no ponchos
Shell bottoms	Waterproof rain pants, easy to layer over other pants
Mid-layer tops	Wool or merino wool is good. Buffers moisture & adds warmth. Have an extra mid layer for when one gets wet.
Short sleeved shirts	Sunday-Friday
Long sleeved shirts	Sunday-Friday
Shorts
Underwear	Sunday-Friday
Bras	Sunday-Friday
Socks	Wool socks are great for keeping wet feet warm. Bring extras, you will want to change socks throughout the day. Lightweight for warm days and thick for cold nights
Insulated hat	Beanie, ear warmers, etc. Warmth, esp for ears, independent of jacket hood
Sun hat	Full brim sun hat or baseball cap
Sunglasses	With croakies or sunglass retainer to keep securely in place
Bug Head Net	Optional, we will be outdoors most of the time, if bugs bother you this can really help. Fits over a full brim hat for best results.
Glove liners	Add warmth, keep dexterity
Hiking Boots	Trail running or hiking shoes – make sure they are fully broken in before you arrive. New shoes will give you blisters.
Camp footwear	Nice to have if hiking shoes are wet. Something comfy for the end of the day. Around the campfire, etc.
Swim suit	There is a pool, hot tub, and sauna in the rec center!
Cotton Bandanas	Multi-purpose: sun protection, cleaning, washing, water filtering, keep fire materials dry
2-4 Person Tent	Make sure your tent has a rain fly, poles, and stakes. Set up your tent in your backyard before you arrive! Sam will be present for assistance during camp setup time, however it is highly recommended to familiarize yourself with your own gear as there is only one Sam to help everyone.
2 Tarps	One that is roughly the same dimensions as your tent’s footprint to put underneath and protect from wet ground. The second tarp is for hanging above your tent area to have a dry space to enter and exit or leave dirty shoes in case of rain.
Pillow	Commercial – packable, or improvise: extra clothing in stuff sack
Sleeping Bag	Rated 20 degrees
Sleep Pad or thermarest	Blow it up or roll it out and sleep on it for a night or a nap before you arrive to make sure you will be able to comfortably sleep on it for five consecutive nights.
Wool Blanket	Optional, nice to have if you tend to sleep cold or need extra blankets. Wool will keep you warm even if it gets wet. Military surplus stores tend to sell wool blankets for around $20
Camp chair(optional)	Nice to have at base camp for eating and hanging out by the campfire.
Camp backpack	Roughly 20-30 liters is a convenient size for your daily pack, but whatever durable backpack you generally like to use should do just fine
Water bottles	Make sure you have enough water bottle capacity for a day of heavy exertion.
Matches and case	Strike anywhere matches. Make sure your match case is waterproof and easily fits in your pocket or backpack.
Lighters	Bring a backup in case one gets wet
Notebook	For notes in the field, reflections, journaling, etc
Writing instrument	And backups.
Headlamp	A headlamp, NOT a flashlight – keep both hands free
Lantern (optional)	Nice to have in the tent at night. Battery powered or rechargable via your portable battery is best. Solar charging is unreliable in our base camp location.
First Aid Kit	Medications, wound care, tweezers, anti-chafing, etc. Familiarize yourself with and adjust as needed the contents and layout of your first aid kit. Most premade first aid kits have a lot of random, less necessary things and are missing some essentials.
Repair kit	For tent, sleeping pad, etc
Power Bank and any charging cords	Rechargeable via usb. Nice to have for charging devices in your tent at night. Remember to bring the adequate charging cords for your headlamp, phone, camera, power bank, and any other devices you choose to bring.
Pee Cloth(optional)	Peeing in the woods can be much more convenient than walking up to the resort restrooms. Kula cloth, cotton bandana, or start w/ natural materials, polish with 1-2 squares TP.
Trip recording(optional)	Smartphone or camera, journal, voice recorder, etc. nice to have a way to reflect on your experience at the end of each day
Entertainment	Mountain biking gear, book, tarot, watercolor, musical instrument, etc. we will have a couple hours of free time at the end of each day and it is nice to have tech-free entertainment to fill those times
Wallet w/ID, cash, CC	The resort has multiple options to purchase lunch if you choose not to pack your own. Mountain bike rentals are available, etc
Sunscreen	Body and face
Hand sanitizer	Easy to pack
Shower bag	soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc. There are showers in the rec center you are free to use, bring your personal shower/toiletry kit
Quick drying towel	And hair towel, washcloth, etc.
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Floss
Menstrual products	Menstrual cup/cleaning materials recommended – nice to not have trash to pack out! But make sure you are used to and comfortable with everything you bring. Trash cans for disposable menstrual products are available in resort restrooms.
Any other toiletries you may want	Ex moisturizer, lip balm, comb, etc.
Hot/cold drink container	Travel mug style, unbreakable, with sturdy non-leaking lid
Utensils	Fork, spoon, knife, bowl, plate. Unbreakable; stainless steel is best as it is sturdy and easy to clean. Reusable plastic eating ware is okay too as long as it will not break.
If you plan to pack your own lunches you may want: (otherwise the resort has options to purchase lunches)	Cooler with ice, animal proof dry food storage, stove and fuel, spice kit, and any additional pots/pans/cookware you will need for your individual meals.