BWCA Youth Gear Checklist
BCM Boundary Waters Youth Checklist
Travel Days
- Two changes of clothes (underwear, t-shirt, socks, pair of shorts)
- Something to read
- CDs to share in the van (no profanity, no disrespecting women/authority figures, no glorifying drugs or violence)
- Small or medium sized towel (optional)
- Spending money (Spending money for gifts, candy, etc prior to trip should be limited to $25 or less)
- Personal care items (get sample-size toiletries for hike and travel)
- Feminine care items for girls
*Leave valuable items at home. Your travel gear and clothing may be stored in an insecure location.
Wilderness Days
Weather conditions range from 40s at night to mid 90s during the day. Layered clothing is a MUST.
- 1 pair spare athletic shoes for camp and hiking
- 2 pairs socks
- 3-6 pair underwear. If you wear your swimsuit during the day, you will only need a few pairs.
- 1-2 Sports bras for girls
- 1-2 swimsuits 1 pair shorts (nylon dries faster than cotton, do not bring jeans)
- 1-2 T-shirts (nylon dries faster than cotton)
- 1 visor/cap to keep sun off
- 2 Bandanas or buffs
- Personal care items (sample size toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, non-scented lotion if needed, feminine hygiene products for girls)
- Lip protection (something like Blistex w/ SPF)
- Prescription medications, if needed. Extra rescue inhaler if you use one.
- Small pillow (optional)
Items provided by BCM (issued for the trip)
- 1 Full size backpack
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 sleeping pad
- 1 tent for every 2-3 teens
- 1 pair Keen shoes (teens keep after trip)
- 2 pair Socks (teens keep after trip)
- 1 pair Fleece Pants
- 1 Fleece Jacket
- 1 Fleece Vest
- 1 Waterproof jacket & pants
- Thermal under layer top & bottom
- Warm hat & gloves
- 1 cup, 1 spoon, 1 bowl
- 2 water bottles
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