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Extended Tripping Packing Lists

Porcupine Mountains Hiking Trip

 The following items are required of campers participating in the Porkies hiking trip. This trip is optional for all campers who have completed seventh grade or who are in the 12/13 year-old age range. Please consult the summer schedule so you may plan your visitation dates around this trip. The gear listed below will help make the trip even more enjoyable and positive for your daughter.

What To Bring

  • 2 pair Synthetic Socks for hiking - anything other than cotton works, Smartwool brand hikers are best
  • 1 pair Nylon Athletic Shorts
  • 1 pair breathable Hiking Pants, or one pair Athletic Pants as a substitute works well
  • 1 short-sleeve Polypropylene Hiking Shirt - 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
  • 3 pair Underwear
  • Sports Bras as necessary
  • 1 Swimsuit
  • 1 Baseball Cap, Visor, or Bandana

  • 1 pair of Hiking Boots - All-Terrian shoes also work well for Porkies
  • 1 pair of Sandals you can strap to your feet (Chacos, Tevas, etc.)

  • 1 Chapstick or Blistex
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • 1 small Towel or "Pack Towel"
  • Flashlight or Headlamp - important to have your own
  • Camera*
  • Bug Spray - preferably Black Fly Formula
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • 2 Nalgene-brand Water Bottles (1 Quart Size)
  • 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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