Optional:
What to pack in your daypack:
Here are the things you should plan to carry with you during the day. If you don't have a daypack, Outward Bound can lend you one when you arrive.
Recommended Clothing to Pack. To ensure your comfort during the Outward Bound activities, please pack clothing that is loose fitting and comfortable for being outside for the duration of the day. We recommend you bring everything on the list below. Our clothing list reflects the importance of the layering principle: dressing in several light layers rather than one heavy layer allows you more flexibility as the weather and workloads change.
Wool has been the long-time favorite of outdoor people, as it retains much of its insulating qualities when wet. Even better than wool is a synthetic material, such as polypropylene, pile, fleece, Polartech, Synchilla, and Capilene. Like wool, these synthetics insulate when wet, but weigh less than wool and dry more quickly. Synthetics are also more comfortable next to the skin. We advise you not to bring cotton clothing (except t-shirts) such as jeans or sweatshirts. Cotton retains moisture and loses almost all of its insulating properties when wet. Once cotton clothing gets wet, it stays wet.
Medicine: If applicable, the medication must be approved by our Medical Screening Office before the program start. Please bring your daily medicine in a non-breakable, waterproof container.
Glasses: Glasses should be held on with a strap. Even if you only wear glasses for reading, please bring them for use in map reading.
Cash and Valuables: Please do not bring large amounts of cash or valuable jewelry on the program since we cannot be responsible for the loss of or damage to valuables.
Cell Phones, Personal Computers, etc.: Plan on detaching from work completely. Cell phone coverage will be spotty to non-existent. Please let people know that you will be out of touch for all of your program time. Absolutely, feel free to take out your phone during the program if you are using it to take pictures! We will provide a safe place to store a small number of personal belongings while you are in your program.
Alcohol and Tobacco: In keeping with legal, safety, health, and ethical considerations, these substances are not allowed on our programs. If you are a smoker, please let your facilitator know when you arrive. They will make arrangements for you to smoke in designated spots when appropriate.
Packing: We recommend using a backpack or duffel to pack in. Rolling suitcases are not appropriate. You must be able to carry everything that you will be bringing. During the day you will be hiking and will want a day pack for carrying extra supplies.
Summer in Maine is often warm and sunny, but cold fronts are common and these bring wind and rain. Out on the water, the air stays cool and moist so warm, quick drying clothing is essential. The sun can be intense making sun protection (sun screen & clothing) very important. Temperatures at night can drop to the 40s and even lower in May and September. Daytime temperatures range from the 50s to the 80s.
Please note that Outward Bound provides all other equipment, including (but not limited to):
HIOBS Instructors will carry a fully stocked First Aid kit. You do not need to bring your own first aid kit or "just in case" OTC medications that you do not regularly take if they are listed below.
This kit includes, but is not limited to: