It's time for preview number three of the Wonderland Trail.
The Northern Rangers take off on our great Wonderland Trail adventure, on Friday, August 7.
The last two days I've previewed the history and facts about the Wonderland Trail and about wilderness permits and campgrounds on the trail.
Today I'll cover the gear that we'll be packing on the trip.
Gear for the trip
Like any mountain, the weather on Mount Rainier can change very quickly. And storms are a normal occurrence. Because of this, we have to plan ahead and use the Boy Scout motto. Be Prepared.
Here's what we will be bringing on the trip:
BACKPACK
- 1 backpack
- 1 backpack rain cover
- 2 long sleeved shirts (synthetic, polyester material)
- 1 pair of hiking pants (Bear Grylls style)
- 1 pair of hiking shorts
- 3 pairs of underwear
- 4 pairs of smart wool socks
- 3 pairs of liner socks
- 1 pair of hiking boots (pre-broken in)
- 1 pair of sandals (or camp shoes)
- 1 brimmed hat
- 1 fleece
- 1 raincoat
- 1 stocking hat
- fleece gloves
- 1 pocket knife
- 1 first aid kit
- 1 stainless steel water bottle
- 1 headlamp (spare battery)
- 1 compass
- emergency blanket
- 1 canister bear spray
- trekking polls
- map
- small journal and pencil
- wallet-sized waterproof container (put in cash, credit card and photo ID)
- 1 roll duct tape
- 1 camp stove
- gas for stove
- waterproof matches
- food (enough for trip, plus two emergency meals)
- water filter
- 1 heavy duty plastic spork
- snacks
- Gatorade powder
- 1 cooking pot
- 1 tent (mine is REI quarter-dome three backpacking tent)
- 1 sleeping bag (temperature according to area)
- 1 sleeping pad (foam inside for insulation)
- 1 tarp
- 1 travel pillow
- 1 tube toothpaste
- 1 toothbrush
- 1 roll toilet paper
- 1 stick deodorant
- 1 container dental floss
- 1 bottle fashwash
- hand sanitizer
- quick-dry towel
- 1 bottle sunscreen
- 1 bug spray
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