• 4" folding lock blade with belt holder
• Pocket knife with at least two blades
• Leatherman type pocket tool
• Sleeping bag/pillow
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Work jeans
• Light jacket
• Warm coat
• Leather belt
• Leather work gloves
• Long sleeve western shirts and short sleeve or t-shirt for warm weather
• Large and pocket notebook, pens or pencils
• Personal toiletries
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent
• Camera and film
• Watch
• Tetanus Shot (you must have had a tetanus shot with the past two years
• Vibram or airbob sole wet weather boots
• Leather hiking boots
• Wind up alarm clocks
• Hat with brim
• Disposable lighters, waterproof

• Warm underclothing and lots of socks (warm and lightweight)
• Small daypack with water bottle (2 quarts minimum)
• Duffle bag or footlocker with padlock (foot locker optional)
• Rain gear (pants and jacket)-no ponchos please
• Shower shoes/towel

  OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRING

• Compass (Brunton Classic Model # 8040G)
• Binoculars
• Knife sharpener
• Elk bugle and cow call (We can help you select at a local sporting goods store if you wish)
• Solar shower bag
• Utility tarp/ ground cloth 8x12 or 10x12 or larger
• All firearms will be collected on day 1 and placed in our gun safe at our lodge until graduation.