EQUIPMENT LIST

Estimated cost: $300.00 to $500.00

Shelter:

• Good tent, trailer, camper or van
• Warm sleeping bag is a must!
• Ground sheet, tarp, foamie or cot

Clothing:

• Be prepared for all kinds of extreme weather conditions. Clothing will be in rough shape by the end of the summer!
  • Rain gear - pants, jacket with hood or hat
  • Sun hat - something with a peak or brim
  • Loose, light colored clothing
  • Lots of socks
• Good work boots, corks are a definite asset
• Wet weather boots - rubber corked boots are suggested
• 3 -4 pairs tree planting gloves (more may be necessary in wet weather)
• A pair of running shoes for the "Boots Off" dining room

Personal Items:

• Day pack
• Eating utensils - plate, cup, bowl, knife, fork, spoon
• 4-5 litre water jug. Get a good one as cheap ones leak
• Chap stick, sun screen and hand lotion
• Insect repellent with lots of DEET (85% or more)
• Lawn chair - nice but not necessary
• Personal first aid supplies - band aids, moleskins, etc...
• Watch and alarm clock
• Flashlight or lantern
• Enough money to get you through the first 3 weeks
• Duct tape is a priority
• Personal record book in order to keep your own tally record (you can use the back pages of the Planter's Handbook)
• Gas can for your vehicle (if you have one)