Gear Lists

Packing & Equipment

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The SLU Outdoor Program (OP) provides all group equipment: cooking tools, tents, boats, tarps, etc.  The Outdoor Program has limited personal clothing and equipment for participants to borrow. The list below is the responsibility of the participants. You can submit a request to borrow equipment on your Pre-Trip Selection Prep From but know that equipment is limited, and we may not be able to fulfill your request. If you request to borrow personal gear, you will be notified by August 1 of the gear the OP can provide. 

Clothing/Equipment Needed for All Trips
Clothing

  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants (optional)
  • Swimsuit (recommended)
  • Hat—wool or fleece cap type for warmth
  • Brimmed hat (for sun and rain)
  • One wool sweater/fleece jacket or lightweight synthetic down jacket
  • One pair synthetic long hiking pants (not jeans)
  • One pair quick dry athletic shorts
  • Synthetic long underwear (top and bottom)
  • 1-2 synthetic/non-cotton t-shirts
  • One synthetic/non-cotton long sleeve (great for sun & bug protection)
  • 2-3 pair wool/synthetic socks (no cotton)
  • 2-5 pairs underwear (no cotton)

Personal Items

  • Insect repellent (optional)
  • 2 one-liter reusable water bottles
  • Sleeping bag (30-degree rating)
  • Sleeping pad (Adirondack Adventure does not need)
  • Sneakers
  • Sunblock
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Toiletries (limit to just the essentials!)

Please try to eliminate or minimize cotton fibers in clothing. Cotton holds moisture and can contribute to hypothermia. Choose synthetics, like fleece or wool.

Additional Items Needed for Specific Trips
Backpacking (introduction, general, & experienced)

  • Backpack (at least 65L)
  • Large thick trash bags to line your pack
  • Stuff Sacks (optional- for organization)
  • Hiking boots (broken in!)
  • Closed-toe camp shoes
  • Mess kit (bowl, cup, utensils)

Canoeing (introduction, general, & experienced)

  • Small backpack lined with trash bag or small drybag
  • Backpack (at least 65L) or large drybag
  • Large thick trash bags to line your pack
  • Water shoes (must securely attach to your foot)
  • Closed-toed camp shoes
  • Mess kit (bowl, cup, utensils)

Adirondack Rock Climbing

  • Daypack (25-35 liters)
  • Light hikers/hiking boots
  • Close-toed camp shoes
  • Mess kit (bowl, cup, utensils)

Adirondack Mountain Biking

  • Bike shoes (closed toe, below the ankle, sneakers work great)
  • Padded biking shorts
  • Cycling gloves (optional)
  • Daypack with 2-3 liter hydration pack
  • Close-toed camp shoes
  • Mess kit (bowl, cup, utensils)

Adirondack Adventure

  • Day backpack (25-35 liters)
  • Shoes/sneakers suitable for moderate hiking
  • Water shoes/sandals for rafting (no flip flops)
  • Eye-glass retainer (Croakies- optional)