Archive:Elfin Lakes March 2012
Equipment
Here is a list of gear you should bring. Let us know if there's something missing or if you are unsure about some items. Several things can be rented from the club of from MEC.
Essentials
- water bottle (at least 2L, unless you know yourself)
- headlamp and batteries
- sunscreen
- sun glasses and/or goggles
- backpack
- pocket knife
- whistle
- lighter and/or waterproof matches
- first aid kit
- Toilet Paper
Clothing
- hiking boots
- warm jacket (fleece or down)
- long underwear (top and bottom)
- toque / hat
- mitts / gloves
- weatherproof jacket (goretex or coated nylon or softshell if weather is forecast to be sunny)
- weatherproof pants (goretex or coated nylon or softshell if weather is forecast to be sunny)
- gaiters
- maybe warm pants (fleece or down)
- insulated booties (optional)
Food
- Lunch 2 and snacks
- Breakfast 1
- Dinner 1
Sleeping
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
- ear plugs, because somebody will snore (optional)
- we should bring some tents in case the hut is full
Cooking and Eating
- bowl, spoon
- Stove with fuel (can be shared).
- Pot and matching pot gripper
- Toothbrush
Snowshoe hardware
- snowshoes
- poles (optional but nice)