myles of science equipment list 2016
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MYLESofSCIENCESTUDENTEQUIPMENTLISTSUMMER2016MYLESofScienceusestheW.I.S.Elayeringsystem.ThisstandsforWicking,Insulation,Shell,&ExtraLayers.Throughmanyyearsofexperiencethissystemhasbeenhonedtokeepyousafeandcomfortableintheoutdoors.Yourinstructorswillpersonallygothroughyourclothingsystemtoensurethequalityandappropriatenesstoensureyoursafetyonyouradventure.Pleasefeelfreetoaskquestionsregardingclothing&equipmentselectionasourstaffhavealotofexperienceinwhatisavailableonthemarkettoday.ALLITEMSAREREQUIREDUNLESSSPECIFIEDASOPTIONAL
WickingLayer-LowerBody Qty Provided
Hiking/MountaineeringSocks
MidtoHeavyWeightsocks.Besuretoallowgoodwiggleroominyourbootsorshoes.Tooheavyofasockwhichconstrictstoemovementiscounterproductiveto
warmfeet.
Synthetic,wool,blend
2 No
SleepingSocks(Recommended)LighttoMidWeightsockswhicharekeptinyour
sleepingbag(dryandwarm).Nothingbetterthenwarmdrysocksforawarmrestfulnightssleep.
Synthetic,wool,blend
1 No
UnderwearMostadventurerswearundergarmentsunderneath
theirbaselayerandrotateeveryfewdaysforfreshness.
Synthetic
2 No
LongUnderwear
Thiswillbeyourbaselayerandshouldbe“lightweight”or“silkweight”syntheticorwool.Cotton
isnotallowed.Darkcolorswillfeelwamerthanlightcolors.
Synthetic,wool,capilene,polypropylene
1 No
WickingLayer-UpperBody Qty Provided
ShortSleeveT-Shirt
Theonlyarticleofclothingthatcanbecotton.Sometimes,acottonshirtcanbe
anicebreakfromthesyntheticswhileatcamp.Oneoneeach(cotton/synthetic)isagreatoption.Nomorethan
50%cotton.
Synthetic,cotton,blends
2 No
LongSleeveT-Shirt/Zip-T
Thiswicking/baselayerandshouldbe“lightweight”or“silkweight”. No Cotton! Zip-T's are a
great option for better temperature regulation.
Synthetic,wool,blend
1 No
SportsBra
Mostadventurerswearundergarmentsunderneaththeir
baselayerandrotateeveryfewdaysforfreshness.
Synthetic
1or2 No
InsulatingLayer-LowerBody Qty Provided
Fleece/PuffyPantsThismid-weightlayerisrequiredisrequiredtostay
warminthelateseason.Ifyoutendtogetcoldeasily,optforaslightlywarmerandmoresubstantialjacket.
Fleece,Primaloft,Down
1 No
InsulatingLayer-UpperBody Qty Provided
Mid-weightpullover
Thislightweightinsulatinglayerisallmostdesirewhileonthemove.Awoolsweaterorlightweightfleecework
best.Avoid“windprooffleece”whicharenotbreathableenough.
Fleece,Wool
1 No
LightPuffy/Vest(Optional) Thisextralayerofwarmthisperfectfortheaddingalittleextrawarmthforcoolmountainevenings.
FillMaterials:Primaloft,down
1 No
ShellLayer-LowerBody Qty Provided
Shell/RainPants
Waterproof/breathable;thislightweightyetdurableshellwillprotectfromrain,wind,andsnow.Norainslickersortyvekpants(Aka:FrogsToggs)Thisshell
shouldbesizedtocomfortablyfitoveryourotherbaseandinsulating(second)layer.
Goretex,eVent,h2No,orsimilar
1 No
ShellLayer-UpperBody Qty Provided
Shell/RainJacket
Waterproof/breathable;thislightweightyetdurableshellshouldhavelargepit-zipsandbeextremely
lightweightandpackable.Thisshellshouldbesizedtocomfortablyfitoveryourbase,secondandmid-layers(minusyourinsulatinglayer).Simpleisbest.Avoidextra
pocketsbuthaveagoodsizedhood.
Goretex,eVent,h2No,orsimilar
1 No
ExtraLayer-Head&Hands Qty Provided
WarmHat
Awarmhatforuseanytimethetempuraturedrops.Awarmhatiscriticalformaintainingproperwarmthinthebackcountrywhetherincamp,onthetrailorsleepingatnight.Makesureitiscomfortableanddurable.Itwill
getlotsofuse.
fleece,wool,windstopper,orsimilar
1 No
"Buff"/Balaclava(optional)“Buffs”areamultifunctionalneckgaiterthatcan
substituteforalightweightbalaclavaandwonderfulonawindyday.
Synthetic1 No
SunHat Baseballcaporvisor.
nylonorsimilar
1 No
InsulatingGloves(optional)
Mid-weight,dexterousandcomfortable.Theseshouldworksoloondrydaysorcombinedwithshellgloveson
snowydaysforextendedwarmth.
softshell,windstopperfleece,orsimilar
1 No
Footwear Qty Provided
HikingShoes/Boots
HikingShoes/Bootsshouldbesturdyandwaterproof.Wewillhikethroughsmallstreamsandonmuddytrailsandyouwillwanttokeepyourfeetdrytoavoidgetting
blisters.
1 No
CampShoes
Campshoesshouldbecomfortable,durableandlightweight.OldTennisShoes,HikingBoots,oranythingwithagoodsolewilldo.Tevas,KeensorChacosworkokay,butdon'thavethebestprotection.NOCROCSorFlip
FlopsPlease.
1 No
SleepingGear
ClosedCellFoamInsulationPad Abasicclosedcellfoampadwillbeusedforaddedinsulationoncoldthorncoveredground.
1 YES-Provided
InflatableSleepingPad(Optional)Alightweightinflatablepad.Bringapatchkitfor
inflatablepads.Newerinsulatedinflatablepadsmaybeusedinplaceofthetwopadsystem.
1 No
SleepingBag
Minumumratingof15°F.Downislighterbutrequiresmorecaretokeepdrythansynthetic.andbulk,butmoreexpensiveanditrequiresmorecaretokeepdry.WedonotrecommendaGore-texshelldownbagasthesetend
totraptoomuchmoisture.
Down,Primaloft,Polarguard3D
1 YES-Provided
SleepingBagLiner(optional) Usedforaddedwarmthandcomfortinsideyoursleepingbag.
silk,fleece,syntheic
1 YES-Provided
SleepingBagCompressionSack
Usedtoshrinkyoursleepingbagintothesmallestsizepossibleforpackingintoabackpack.
Nylon
1 YES-Provided
Eating/DrinkingUtensils QTY Provided
EatingBowlAlightweightTupperware-typebowlisacceptable.TheGSIFairshareMugisawesomeforthosesoinclined. 1
YES-Provided
DrinkingMugA16-20ozinsulationedmugwithalidisidealforhot
drinksduringclasssessions,atmealtimeandjustbeforebed.
1
YES-Provided
SpoonLexanormetalsoupspoon.Largespoonsarebeston
hungryevenings. 1
YES-Provided
Water Bottles
3litersofwatercapacityminimum.Solid32ozwaterbottle,suchasaNalgene,arerequired.Hydration
bladdersarenotrecommendedforlateseasonduetofreezingofdrinktubes.
3
YES-Provided
MiscEquipment
CampChairAcampchairisreallynice.Itisgreatforclasstimeonthecourse.Separatechairorcombinationsleeping
pad/chairsareacceptable.1
YES-Provided
Emergency WhistleAnemergencydistresswhistleisrequiredforeach
persononthecourse.1
YES-Provided
CottonBandanasAnadventurersbestsimpleaccessory.
2No
Sunglasses(Optional,butHighlyRecommended)
Chooseamodelwith100%UVA/UVBprotection.Note:Thoseusingcontactlensesshouldalsobringapairofprescriptionglassesintheeventthatyourcontactsor
solutionsarelostordamagedbyfreezing.
1
No
OutdoorJournalCompactjournalforpersonalandcourseworkis
required.Twopensarerecommendedorpencilbackup.
Rite-in-the-Rainorsimilar
1
YES-Provided
PersonalSupplies Qty Provided
SunBlockWithaSunProtectionFactor(SPF)ofatleast30.Forthefairskinned,thehighertheSPFthebetter.Acoupleof
smallcontainersarebetterthanonelargeone.1
No
LipBalmZincoxideworkswell(availableinpharmacies)asdoessomemodelsof“chapstick”thathaveSPF15orhigher. 1
No
PersonalToiletries Toothbrush,toothpaste,floss,Dr.Bronner'ssoap,fingernailclippers,travelsizehandlotion
1
No
HandSanitizerRequireforusebeforemealsandafterrestroomvisits.Criticalforhealthofgroup.Resommendsmalltravel
size.1
No
HandiWipes/BabyWipes Forpersonalhygieneandgeneraluse.Recommendoneperday.
1
No
MiscExtras(optionalitems,butrecommended)
InsectRepellent 1
N/A