Things to Bring

ALL of your belongings MUST fit into two bags:  a large backpack and a sizable day pack.  If you don’t already have a backpack be sure to have a backpack fitted to you by a knowledgeable sales representative at a reputable outdoor equipment store.  REI in Atlanta or Half-moon Outfitters or Sunrift Adventures in Greenville and Traveler’s Rest respectively are recommended.  Laptop computers may be brought separately in their own case.  However, you and you alone will be responsible for the safety and security of your laptop.  Furman will provide at least two laptops for class use.  The items on the medical and equipment lists are required.  All other items (and quantities) are simply recommended unless otherwise noted.  **See additional requirements listed under the course descriptions**

 Clothes

            1 Serious pair of hiking boots – well broken in by 25 August, 2005 (Required)

            1 pair of tennis shoes

            1 pair of Sandals (optional)

            1 pair of gym shorts or sweatpants for sleeping

            Warm Weather

                        2-3 pairs of shorts

                        3 t-shirts

                        2 pairs of lightweight long pants

                        Wide brimmed hat

                        5 pairs of cotton socks

                        2 pairs of hiking socks

            Cold Weather

                        2 long-sleeved shirts

                        1 long-sleeved undershirt

                        1 Fleece

                        1 lightweight waterproof/windproof jacket

                        2 pairs of thick socks

                        1 Knit cap

                        1 pair of gloves (army surplus wool or sporting goods neoprene recommended)

General

            2 pairs of sunglasses

            Box of quart-sized ziplock bags (great for waterproofing and organizing)

            5 uniball micro BLACK ink pens (These are required.)

            Sunscreen

            AA batteries

            Cell phone

            Addresses of family and friends

            Irrepressible optimism and enthusiasm

            *NOTEBOOKS!!

Medical

            Tylenol, ibuprofen or other pain reliever

            Any prescriptions you may need

Equipment

            1 basic calculator

            1 watch with alarm and stopwatch functions

            1 multipurpose knife/tool.  Basic Leatherman® recommended

            3 flashlights:  one large and bright, one small, one headlamp (NOT an LED lamp)

                        You may bring an LED light but it shouldn’t be one of the 3 listed above

            3 sets of batteries for lights

1 Silva compass with mirror capable of adjusting declination, taking accurate

bearings, and measuring angles of inclination.  Recommend Silva Ranger 530.     

            1 Sleeping bag rated to at least 20 degrees F

            1 fleece liner for sleeping bag

            1 sleeping pad. I strongly recommend a closed-cell foam pad such as Ridgerest.

                        Inflatable pads may be easily punctured in rough country

            1 good camera (HIGHLY recommended)

            1 good pair of binoculars (not required)

A few things NOT to bring

            Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia (of course)

            Firearms

            Expensive jewelry

            Any items of extreme value either monetary or sentimental