Backpack Big Sur (OATS)

There’s no problem if this is your first time hiking and camping, as long as you know what you’re getting into. Students will be required to carry packs of up to 1/3 of your body weight of personal and group gear while hiking at a slow to moderate pace. Daily hikes will range from 4-10 miles on backcountry trails and include regular breaks to check in with each group member.

This packing list includes the clothing you are wearing upon arrival to meet up with your group.

Camping Gear

• Hiking Boots: make sure they are comfortable, sturdy, and broken-in. Good ankle support is critical.
• Sleeping bag: Synthetic. No cotton bags. Must be rated to 30° or colder.
• Sleeping pad: Ensolite or Thermarest (closed-cell foam)
• Backpack 4,000 – 5,000 cubic inch capacity- internal frame preferred. (should fit all your personal gear with space for group gear and food)
• 2 one liter water bottles (Nalgenes, Sports Drink Bottles, etc.) If you choose to bring a camelback, that’s great but please still bring one water bottle as well.
• Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries, size AA or AAA.
• Small Mug/Cup, Bowl and Spoon (sturdy plastic Tupperware works great)
• Large heavy duty trash bag (compactor bags work best) or rain cover for your pack and gear

Clothing: Upper Body

• Long underwear top (synthetic/polypropylene)
• 2-3 t-shirts (non cotton preferred)
• Mid-weight fleece/wool shirt
• 1 heavy-weight fleece jacket/wool sweater (should be able to be worn over your mid-weight layer)
• 1 waterproof rain jacket (with hood)

Clothing: Lower Body

• 1 pair long underwear bottoms (synthetic/polypropylene)
• 3 pairs underwear
• 1 pair nylon shorts
• 1 pair fleece or wool pants for cold weather (no cotton sweat pants)
• 1 pair lightweight pants- nylon wind pants work great.
• 1 pair rain pants (waterproof layer)
• 2 pairs of wool or synthetic socks for hiking
• Optional: 1 pair Polypropylene thin liner socks (recommended for those who are new to hiking and not sure if they are fine without them – they help prevent blisters)

Personal Camping Gear

• In camp shoe: old sneakers work best — no flip flops please.
• Lightweight gloves (wool, polyester, or polypropylene).
• Sun hat (baseball cap or broad-brimmed hat).
• Warm hat (wool or fleece, not cotton).
• 1 extra medium stuff sack, for storing food.
• Personal hygiene items, toothbrush, toothpaste (travel size).
• 1 bandana or washcloth for personal hygiene use.
• Sunglasses (with retention strap), sunscreen and lip balm – sunscreen and lip balm should be at least SPF 30.
• Eyewear: Glasses (w/ hard protective case), extra contact lenses, contact solution (travel size), contact case.
• Extra supply of prescription medications (i.e. asthma inhalers)
  Insect repellent.
• $40 cash for two meals. One meal for each travel day.
• Optional: 1 extra stuff sack.

Optional Items

• hacky-sack, playing cards, notebook/pen, camera (be aware, digital cameras do not handle water and sand well. If you would like to bring a camera, waterproof disposable cameras are the best for a trip like this)
• Separate small duffel labeled with your name and safely stored on campus until your return.
• Clean change of clothes.
• Any paperwork needed for move-in.
• Wallet
• Other toiletries needed upon return (medicines, shampoo, soap, lotion).
• Phone

Please Do Not Bring

• Electronics: I-PODS, Cell Phones, CD Players, etc. (phones approved for use in car ride only
• Perfume / Cologne
• Other expensive items you would be upset to lose or have break.

Should you prefer to fill out a paper application you can download a Registration Form, complete it and return it to the Rec Sports Customer Service Center at the Recreational Sports Facility, 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-4420 or fax it to (510) 642.8343.