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Extended Tripping Packing Lists

Isle Royale Honors Backpacking Trip

The following items are required of campers participating in the Isle Royale hiking trip. This trip is optional campers who have completed ninth grade or who are in the 14/15 year-old age range. Please consult the summer schedule to see when this trip is scheduled if interested in participating. The gear listed below will help make the trip even more enjoyable and positive for your daughter.

What To Bring

  • 2 pair Smartwool Brand Hiking Socks - these are a MUST for Isle Royale
  • 1 pair Nylon Athletic Shorts
  • 1 pair breathable Hiking Pants - recommend zip-off hiking pants (shorts and pants in one)
  • 2 short-sleeve Polypropylene Hiking Shirts - a shirt other than a cotton t-shirt works well
  • 1 long-sleeve Polypropylene Hiking Shirt - if you only have long-sleeve cotton, that's fine
  • 1 Polar Fleece Top - not cotton, NO sweatshirts
  • 1 pair Rain Pants
  • 1 Rain Jacket - no ponchos, please - Nylon Raingear recommended
  • 1 T-Shirt for sleeping
  • 1 pair lightweight Pajama Pants
  • 1 pair Socks for sleeping/campsite
  • 4 pair Underwear (or enough for 7 days)
  • Sports Bras as necessary
  • 1 Swimsuit
  • 1 Baseball Cap, Visor, or Bandana

  • 1 pair of Hiking Boots - Hiking or All-Terrain Shoes DO NOT WORK for Isle Royale! Supportive boots are a MUST!
  • 1 pair of Sandals you can strap to your feet (Chacos, Tevas, etc.)

  • 1 Chapstick or Blistex
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • 1 small Flashlight or Headlamp - important to have your own
  • Camera*
  • Bug Spray - preferably Black Fly Formula
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • 1 Pocket Knife or Leatherman tool
  • 1 package of Wet Ones or similar hand wipes
  • 2 Nalgene-brand Water Bottles (1 Quart Size)
  • 1 small Towel or "Pack Towel"
  • 1 small Sleeping Bag
  • 1 Crazy Creek Chair or Sleeping Pad - not both, space is limited*

  • *denotes optional item

    Camp Nicolet will supply packs, bungees, eating and cooking equipment, and the rest of the gear for the trip. Consult Jeremy Starz, Tripping Director if you have further questions.

    Other Trips

    Trip
    Grade Offered
    Age Range
    Sylvania Wilderness
    Canoeing
    *
    completed 6th 11 & 12
    Porcupine Mountains
    Backpacking
    *
    completed 7th 12 & 13
    Super Porkies
    Extended Backpacking
    completed 8th 13 & 14
    Apostle Islands
    Sea Kayaking
    completed 8th 13 & 14
    Isle Royale
    Honors Backpacking
    completed 9th 14 & 15
    Voyageur Honors Canoe Trip
    (Boundary Waters)
    completed 10th 15 & 16
     
    *required trip for age group

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