AESOP 2011 Packing List
This list is meant to give you a basic idea of what you will need to bring to be prepared for your trip. It is complied by experienced outdoor leaders and has been tested by years of AESOP experience. ALL students, regardless of their type of trip, should bring all of the items on this list. ☐ Sleeping pad*
☐ Sleeping bag*
☐ Backpack*
☐ Hiking boots (make sure they are broken in!)
☐ Non-cotton warm layer (fleece)
☐ Long underwear
☐ Underwear
☐ 2 pairs non-cotton socks
☐ 2 non-cotton shirts
☐ Headlamp/flash light
☐ Bowl
☐ Spoon/knife
☐ 2 1-Liter water bottles
☐ Raincoat
☐ Warm hat
☐ Swim suit
☐ Sandals
*AESOP has a limited number of sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and backpacks available for students to borrow. However, due to the limited availability, we ask that you make every effort to supply these items yourselves.
A Few Important Things:
1. If you are on a hiking, canoeing, or amphibious trip you will need to carry all your equipment (plus assorted group gear and food that we will provide), so please refrain from bringing more equipment than is on this list. Additionally, it will help when packing your backpack or canoe, if you make sure all your things are in smaller stuff sacks as opposed to one larger duffel.
2. If you are on a base camping trip, you may pack things in a duffel bag and bring a smaller backpack for daytime excursions. No giant frame pack necessary!
3. Most importantly, hiking boots MUST BE BROKEN IN PRIOR TO COMING TO AESOP. Brand new hiking boots that have not been properly broken in cause blisters and some serious foot pain, and NOTHING hurts more than hiking all day with blisters, so please make sure you break them in properly before August 29th! What’s a good way to break in your hiking boots? Take them on a few walks around the neighborhood or around your house. Sure, you may look a bit silly, but it will be totally worth it in the end. Trust us!
If you have additional questions about gear, please do not hesitate to ask us, or your leaders!!
