You should plan to wear or have with you clothing that will be appropriate for being both indoors and outdoors during your course. Weather permitting; we will be spending a significant portion of the class time outdoors. The following list in addition to the clothing you will be wearing and is to be considered a minimum. Feel free to supplement it with anything else you would normally carry. You will be using your equipment to provide care, build splints, and to keep yourself and OTHERS warm during scenarios.
Required: The following items should be packed for each class
___ Raingear tops and Bottoms (no ponchos)
___ 2 Warm Hats (synthetic* or wool)
___ 1 Pair Warm Gloves or Mittens (synthetic* or wool)
___ Long Underwear Tops and Bottoms (synthetic* or wool)
___ Warm Top and Bottom Layer (synthetic* or wool)
___ 2 Pair Warm socks (synthetic* or wool)
___ Pack (2500 cu in or larger) or duffle bag
___ 2 Water Bottles (1 liter/quart or larger)
___ Hiking boots or Sturdy Hiking Shoes
___ Notebook with Pen/Pencil
*Polyester or Polypropylene (Capilenetm, Bergelenetm, Dri-Climetm, etc.) We do not recommend cotton.
Highly Recommended
___ Trekking Poles
___ Watch with Second Hand (or digital with seconds)
___ Headlamp or Flashlight (don’t forget extra batteries and bulbs)
___ Pocket Knife
___ Insect Repellent (in season)
___ Sunglasses and Sunscreen
___ 40 feet Small Diameter Cord (parachute cord is fine)
___ Sleeping Pad (Ensolite, Thermarest, Ridgerest, etc.)
___ 10’ X 10’ 4-6 mil Plastic Tarp (for shelter building)
