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Winter Gear List

The gear list is also available as a handy printable PDF file.

Essential Gear

You need all this stuff

Upper Body

  • 1 long underwear top (polypro, silk, or wool. NO COTTON)
  • 2 wool, fleece, or down insulating layer (NOT COTTON. Sweatshirts are NOT OK.)
  • Waterproof jacket (NOT a ski parka)
  • Additional layers per your personal comfort level

Lower Body

  • 1 pair lightweight hiking shorts or pants (nylon is good)
  • 1 pair long underwear bottoms (polypro, silk, or wool. NO COTTON)
  • 1 pair wool or fleece pants (NO COTTON OR JEANS)
  • 1 pair waterproof rain pants

Head

  • 1 wool or fleece hat that covers your ears
  • 1 pair sunglasses

Feet

  • Waterproof hiking boots (well broken-in!)
  • Shoes for car trip
  • 2 or 3 pairs wool or synthetic hiking socks (NOT COTTON)

Hands

  • 1 pair mittens or gloves
  • 1 pair waterproof overmitts

Equipment

  • batteries for head lamp, usually 3 AAA
  • Plastic bowl & spoon to eat out of
  • Lip balm and sunscreen
  • 2 study 1-liter water bottles (you may bring a reservoir as
    well, but they may freeze, so you need the bottles)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Feminine hygiene products (even off-cycle)
  • Money for dinners on the road

OEP Will Supply

  • Skis/boots/poles/snowshoes
  • Large backpack (at least 4,500 cu. in. or about 70L)
  • 0 F Sleeping bag
  • Stuff sack
  • Foam sleeping pad
  • Head lamp (requires 3 AAA)
  • Compass
  • Gaiters

Optional Gear

This stuff can be nice to have, but you don't need it.

  • Camera
  • Liner socks
  • Neck gaiter or balaclava
  • Cup to drink out of (or you can use your bowl)
  • Down booties
  • Pen and pencils
  • Extra pair of gloves
  • Pocket knife
  • Bandanas
  • Liner gloves


Summer Gear List

The gear list is also available as a handy printable PDF file.

Essential Gear

You need all this stuff

Upper Body

  • 1 t-shirt (cotton is OK)
  • 1 long-sleeve shirt (polypro, silk or wool. NO COTTON)
  • 1 wool, fleece, or down insulating layer (NOT COTTON. Sweatshirts are NOT OK.)
  • Waterproof jacket (NOT a ski parka)

Lower Body

  • 1 pair lightweight hiking shorts or pants (nylon is good)
  • 1 pair longjohn bottoms (polypro, silk, or wool. NO COTTON)
  • 1 pair wool or fleece pants (NO COTTON OR JEANS)
  • 1 pair waterproof rain pants

Head

  • 1 wool or fleece hat that covers your ears
  • 1 sun hat (baseball cap or brimmed)
  • 1 pair sunglasses

Feet

  • Hiking boots (well broken-in!)
  • 2 pairs wool or synthetic hiking socks (NOT COTTON)

Hands

  • 1 pair mittens or gloves

Equipment

  • batteries for head lamp
  • Plastic bowl & spoon to eat out of
  • Lip balm and sunscreen
  • 2 liters of water-carrying capacity (bottles or reservoirs)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Feminine hygiene products (even off-cycle)
  • Money for dinners on the road

OEP Will Supply

  • Large backpack (at least 4,500 cu. in. or about 70L)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Stuff sack
  • Sleeping pad
  • Head lamp (requires 3 AAA)
  • Compass
  • Gaiters

Optional Gear

This stuff can be nice to have, but you don't need it.

  • Camera
  • Liner socks
  • Neck gaiter or balaclava
  • Cup to drink out of (or you can use your bowl)
  • Sandals or running shoes to wear at camp
  • Pen and pencils
  • Pocket knife
  • Bandanas
  • Liner gloves

Where to Buy Gear

Local Used Gear

Savers (650) 364-5545)
875 Main Street, Redwood City
http://www.savers.com/

Local New Gear

Recreational Equipment, Inc (REI)
2450 E. Charleston Road
Mountain View
http://www.rei.com

Redwood Trading Post
1305 El Camino Real
Redwood City
www.redwoodtradingpost.com

Mountain View Surplus
1299 W El Camino Real
http://mvsurplus.com

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