TOPS |
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2 |
LONG UNDERWEAR TOPS |
Materials may be Capilene®, polypropylene or other synthetics; silk is less effective—NO COTTON. Light or medium weight. |
2 (for 9 days) |
SPORTS BRAS (as needed) |
Quick-drying synthetic bras. |
1-2 |
SYNTHETIC T-SHIRTS |
Can be 50/50 blend of cotton/polyester but all synthetics dry faster. One could be a tank top. Check out the HIOBS Store for some great options! |
1 |
LONG-SLEEVED, LIGHTWEIGHT SHIRT |
Old loose fitting dress shirts are great for sun protection. Thrift stores generally have the best and brightest selection! Can be cotton. Check out the HIOBS Store for some great options! |
1 |
WIND JACKET |
Lightweight, breathable, unlined nylon jacket |
1 |
WARM FLEECE JACKET OR WOOL SWEATER |
Thick: 300-weight Polartec® or the equivalent in wool or pile. A full front zipper helps you vent and makes layering easier. Check out the HIOBS Store for some great options! |
1 |
HOODED RAIN JACKET |
Synthetic Rain Jacket (Gore-Tex or like material) |
4-7 |
UNDERPANTS |
Synthetic and quick drying fabrics work best |
2 |
LONG UNDERWEAR BOTTOMS |
Materials may be Capilene®, polypropylene or other synthetics; silk is less effective—NO COTTON. Light or medium weight. |
1 |
QUICK-DRY PANTS |
Loose-fitting, lightweight nylon fabric dries quickly. |
1-2 |
SHORTS |
Loose-fitting, quick-drying athletic shorts. |
1 |
SWIM WEAR
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One-piece quick-drying swimsuit, t-shirt and/or sports bra and shorts, or lightweight swim shorts |
1 |
RAIN PANTS |
Synthetic Rain Pants (Gore-Tex or like material) |
HEAD, HANDS and FEET |
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SUN HAT |
For sun protection, either a broad-brimmed hat with chin strap or a baseball cap. Check out the HIOBS Store for some great options! |
1 |
WINTER HAT |
Make sure it covers your ears when you pull it down. Wool or synthetic only. Check out the HIOBS Store for some great options! |
1 |
HEAD NET |
Fine mesh bug net that will fit over your head, to be worn as needed on land. HERE is a good example. |
2-3 |
SOCKS |
Thick: wool or synthetic only. NO COTTON. |
1-2 |
LIGHT SOCKS |
Thin synthetic socks |
1 |
RUNNING SOCKS |
Synthetic sock |
1 |
RUNNING SNEAKERS |
Full-coverage, below-the-ankle, athletic footwear |
1 |
CROCS (or similiar) |
Closed-cell resin clogs with partial foot coverage, drainage and ventilation holes, and a heel strap |
1 |
RIVER/ WATER SHOE |
Appropriate design for OB courses with heel straps, and toe caps or bumpers; can also be an old pair of sneakers you can get wet |
PERSONAL ITEMS |
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INSURANCE CARD |
If you have health insurance, please bring your card, or a clear photocopy of both sides of it. |
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1 |
$25-75 CASH, OR A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD |
To buy snacks during travel or to pay for lost or damaged gear. Items from the school store will be for sale at the end of your course. |
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2 |
HAND SANITIZERS |
Pocket-sized squeeze bottles of hand sanitizer |
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1 |
HEADLAMP AND BATTERIES |
Minimum three volts (two or more AA- or AAA-batteries). Bring one set of alkaline batteries per week of course. Many headlamp varieties offer a red-light mode for preserving night vision, which is a useful option. |
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1 |
WATER BOTTLE (WIDE-MOUTH) |
32 oz. water bottle. Wide-mouth makes filling easier. |
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1 |
PACK TOWEL |
A synthetic, wringable towel, also called a chamois, a sports towel or a swimmer’s towel. No cotton. |
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1 |
SARONG (or large piece of fabric) |
A length of very light cotton or rayon (3’ x 7’), preferably not white, to wrap around yourself while changing clothes. A non-fitted twin bedsheet can be used. |
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1 |
WATCH |
Make sure it’s waterproof and inexpensive. Stopwatch, light, and alarm are useful functions. |
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1 PR |
SUNGLASSES |
Bring a strap to hold them on and a hard-sided case to protect them when you’re not wearing them. |
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2 |
EYEGLASS SYSTEM (if needed) |
Bring a hard case and a keeper strap for your glasses. Bring two pairs, or a pair of contacts and your glasses. |
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1 |
JOURNAL / NOTEBOOK |
Personal journal or notebook, put in a Ziploc with pen. You may want to take notes during your course. (5" x 8 1/2" or smaller.) |
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1 |
SPOON & BOWL |
Spoon can be metal or plastic. Bowl can be wood or tough plastic; having a secure lid for it has been very helpful |
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1-2 |
BANDANNAS |
Useful for shading your neck from the sun, cleaning sunglasses, as pot holders, and more. |
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2-3 |
PLASTIC BAGS |
Gallon-sized Ziploc®-type with a closure for keeping things dry or separating wet items |
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1 |
TOILET KIT (BASIC) |
Toothbrush, small trial-size toothpaste, comb, brush, and dental floss. Don’t bring soap, deodorant, makeup or razor. |
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DISPOSABLE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS |
An ample supply. Changes in diet and activity can produce changes in cycles. |
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1-2 |
SUNSCREEN |
8-oz, minimum SPF 30. Do not bring aerosol sprays. |
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1 |
LIP BALM |
Minimum SPF 30 |
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1 |
INSECT REPELLENT |
Bring a small unbreakable container, 10-50% DEET. No aerosol sprays. |
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2 sets |
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS (if needed) |
MUST be in original bottles or vials. The extra set is just in case the medication gets lost or damaged. |
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1 set |
TRAVEL CLOTHES & COURSE END TOILETRIES |
Clean clothes for the trip home, towel, soap and shampoo for the course end shower. |
ADDITIONAL ITEMS for Cooler months: May, June and September |
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FLEECE VEST OR LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT |
Mid-weight: can be Polartec® fleece, wool, or the equivalent weight shirt or 100- or 200-weight Polartec® vest. |
1 |
MEDIUM WEIGHT PANTS |
Mid-weight: 100- or 200-weight Polartec® or the equivalent |
1 |
MITTENS/GLOVES |
Can be wool or fleece. |