NT Gear List -- Participant Handbook

[KC Yuan]

Hi Crew Members,

Attached is the NT participant Handbook.  We suggest you to read it in detail.

This is important to prepare you better for the trip.

Page 8 and 9 are the Gear list, which is copied into below.

YIS,

KC Yuan

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SUGGESTED PERSONAL GEAR

We have provided hyperlinks the to Northern Tier Trading Post for items you can purchase online through Northern Tier.

‘DRY CLOTHES ‘(also known as ‘camp’ clothes for the trail)

 Closed-toed and closed-heeled camp shoes (lightweight sneakers). Sandals, Water Slippers, Vibram Five Fingers® and Crocs™ are not allowed.

 T-shirt (synthetic)

 Pants (synthetic)

 Socks (wool or synthetic)

 Lightweight fleece jacket or vest

 Underwear (synthetic)

 Stocking hat

 Long Underwear (synthetic)

‘WET’ CLOTHES (also known as ‘travel’ clothes for trail)

 Boots (REQUIRED)

 T-shirt (synthetic)

 Long-sleeve shirt (synthetic) for sun and bug protection

 Socks (wool or wool/synthetic)

 Underwear (synthetic)

 Pants, zip-off legs (synthetic). If not zip off then shorts (synthetic)

 Broad-brimmed hat

 Rain coat (REQUIRED)

 Rain pants

OTHER GEAR

 Sleeping Bag – synthetic, lightweight and compact 35 degree bag with compression stuff sack

 Stuff sacks for clothing and other gear - compression sacks or dry bags

 Sleeping pad - closed cell or self-inflating foam

 Bandanna or small camp towel

 Belt or suspenders

 Toothbrush

 Bowl, plastic - 12 oz

 Spoon, plastic or metal

 Cup, plastic or metal

 Water bottle - 1 L (high quality - no recycled beverage bottles)

 Sunglasses and eye glasses with keeper strap

 Lip balm with sunblock

 Personal medications as needed (2 supplies to carry in 2 locations)

 Feminine hygiene items as needed

 Pocketknife - small

 Flashlight or headlamp - small

 Whistle

 Small Compass

 Matches or Lighter

 

OPTIONAL PERSONAL GEAR

 Camera with extra batteries

 Head net for mosquitoes

 Comb or small travel brush

 

ITEMS FOR THE END OF YOUR TRIP

 Clean, dry clothes

 Dry shoes

 Toiletries

 Towel

 Bathing suit for sauna

 Flip-flops for shower

 Uniform

CREW GEAR

 Crew First Aid Kit [Required]

 Repair kit (multi-tool, duct tape, sewing kit)

   Sunscreen - enough for entire crew

 Bug repellent with Deet - enough for entire crew

 Toothpaste - one small tube should outfit entire crew

 Foot powder - medicated

OPTIONAL CREW GEAR

 Spice kit - personalized to augment the base issued spice kit

 Binoculars

 Fillet Knife

 Fishing pole and tackle - 3 to 6 per crew

 Lightweight fish stringer - 1 per 

[xuejun ying]

Dear Crew Members,

      For those who participated in yesterday hike, you got a sense what is required in NTier.   In the actual event, the hiking distance will be shorter, but the weight will be more (40-70lbs).   For the remaining two weeks prior to the event,  I encourage everyone to continue hiking exercises at home, 2-3  times each week, short distance is enough but please use weight (~40lb). 

YIS

Mr.Ying

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[xuejun ying]

Please also use the boots that you are going to use in the actual camp out so your feet get used to them.

YIS

Mr.Ying

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