Columbia University Hiking Club

Equipment List

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Generally, gear used by the whole group (e.g. stoves) will be provided by the club. Some individual equipment, such as tents, can often be shared among individuals, so if you don't have a tent, it's likely that someone else does and that you can share with them.

 

Individual equipment requirements are usually limited to appropriate clothing and boots, a backpack with an internal or external frame, and a sleeping bag.

 

If you don't have all the required gear, information about renting and buying can be found here.

 

Typical Equipment Needs for Camping Trips

 

Collective (club provides)

  • Stove
  • White-gas
  • Pots and pans for cooking.
  • First-Aid Kit

 

Individual

  • Backpack (daypacks will not do)
  • Tent (shared)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Water containers (2-3 quart/litre)
  • Plate/bowl, Mug, spoon q
  • Flashlight/headlamp
  • Toilet paper, toothpaste/brush
  • Rain gear
  • Rain-cover/plastic bag for pack
  • Boots, 3 pairs of socks/liners
  • Some cash for two meals

 

Optional

  • Sandals (optional)
  • Knife (optional)
  • Swim-gear (optional)

 

Please do not bring

  • Textbooks
  • Electronics other than cameras

 

Non-Summer Trips

  • Sleeping-Pad
  • Wool socks (3 pairs)
  • Wicking layer (wool, polypro, silk, no-cotton)
  • Insulating Layer (sweaters/pullovers, tights)
  • hat
  • gloves/mittens
  • Outerwear (wind/water resistant jacket/parka, pants)