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IMPACT Packing List

Required Clothing/Equipment Check List

• Base Layers:
• • 2 short sleeve t-shirts. Polypropylene or light weight synthetic is the best. Cotton okay.
  • 1 pair of nylons shorts. Quick drying w/ pockets.
  • 2 Sports bras. Quick drying fabric is most comfortable
  • 2 pair underwear. Cotton okay.
  • 1 set (top and bottom) mid-weight long underwear (synthetic (polypropylene), Just NOT cotton)
  • Ladies: modest swimsuit covering midsection
    
    **Clothes should be loose fitting, but not baggy, for ease of rock climbing or rafting, and hiking.
  
  
  
• Insulation Layers:
• • 1 fleece shirt or wool sweater (may be lightweight). Also called 'expedition weight.'
  • 1 fleece jacket (200/300 weight)
  • 1 pair Polar fleece pants (200 weight)
  • 1 fleece or wool hat
  • 1 pair fleece gloves or mittens
  • 1 long sleeve wool or synthetic shirt (NOT cotton)
  
  
  
• Outerwear:
• • 1 set raingear, WATERPROOF not water resistant (lightweight)
  • 1 pair lightweight nylon hiking pants/zip-off pants (NOT jeans)
  
  
  
• Footwear:
• •  Sandals (must have a heal strap and stay on in the water: no flipflops!)
  • If signed up for backpacking: 1 pair medium weight backpacking boots or light hikers (treat for water repellency)
  • If signed up for rafting: 1 pair of tennis shoes or light hikers
  • 2 pair medium weight wool or synthetic socks
  • 2 pair liner socks, thin polypropylene (helps to prevent blisters)
  
  
  
• Accessories:
• • 1 baseball cap or sun hat
  • 1 pair sunglasses with 100% UV protection (retainer strap if rafting)
  • 1 headlamp (small flashlight is next best alternative)
  • 1 spare headlamp bulb (if non-LED) and extra batteries
  • 1 cotton bandana for washcloth and sun protection
  
  
  
• Personal Items:
• • 1 toilet kit - toothbrush, small toothpaste
  • 1 small bottle sunscreen, SPF 30 or better
  • 1 tube lip balm with SPF 25 or better
  • 1 small bottle of insect repellant
  • Feminine supplies (ample supply in Ziploc bags and small package of wet wipes)
  •  Hairband if your hair is long
  • Prescription eyewear (if you wear glasses) - contacts okay w/ extra set of glasses & case
  • 1 pen
  • 1 Nalgene-type water bottle w/ good lid
  • Necessary medications (i.e. inhaler, prescriptions, etc.)
  • If signed up for backpacking: blister kit (moleskin)
  • Small Bible
  • Spirit of adventure!
  
  
  
• Optional Items:
  •  If you are signed up for backpacking: trekking poles, one pair of gaiters (to keep dirt/rocks out of boots), small camera
  • If you are signed up for rafting: neoprene socks and gloves (recommended for those who get cold easily), wetsuit or dry suit, waterproof camera

Please also bring one change of clothes for travel to and from Tilikum..These will stay at Tilikum and will be available upon arrival.


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