What to bring

Personal gear list one for day trips

• Work boots
• Day pack
• Your lunch, snacks and drink
• Personal first aid/medication
• Raincoat
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Togs and towel if you will be near water
• Gloves to prevent blisters
• Spare jersey or woollen shirt
• Some projects may require a compass (check with your co-ordinator)

Personal gear list two for weekend trips with accommodation at base camp

• Day pack and gear bag
• Sleeping bag and pillow slip
• Plate/mug/knife/fork/spoon
• Drink bottle
• Work boots
• Light footware (sandshoes)
• Socks and gaiters
• Shorts and T-shirts
• Long trousers
• Wool or polarfleece shirt
• Wool or polarfleece jersey/jacket
• Raincoat/overtrousers
• Sun hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
• Swimsuit
• Underwear
• Gloves to prevent blisters
• Personal medication/first aid kit
• Games or cards for evening entertainment
• Some projects may require a compass (check with your co-ordinator)

Personal gear list three for overnight trips involving tenting or backpacking

• Day pack and gear bag
• Sleeping bag and pillow slip
• Plate/mug/knife/fork/spoon
• Drink bottle
• Work boots
• Light footware (sandshoes)
• Socks and gaiters
• Shorts and T-shirts
• Long trousers
• Wool or polarfleece shirt
• Wool or polarfleece jersey/jacket
• Raincoat/overtrousers
• Sun hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
• Swimsuit
• Underwear
• Gloves to prevent blisters
• Personal medication/first aid kit
• Games or cards for evening entertainment
• Back pack/pack liner (plastic bag)
• Ground sheet
• Closed cell foam mat
• Matches/stove/billy
• Torch
• Toilet paper
• Some projects may require a compass (check with your co-ordinator)

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