Teen Programs/Pioneer Gear Examples

We’ve heard from families asking for examples of items on our packing list. While we don’t require or endorse these specific brands or products (with the exception of Nalgene water bottles), here are suggestions of items satisfy your camper’s gear requirements. You do not need to purchase these specific items, but this list should help if you’re not sure where to begin the search!

  • Nalgene Water Bottle 
  • Headlamp                   

$89 from Black Diamond 

$20 Petzl from REI

  • Closed-Cell Foam Sleeping Pad

                        $50 Therm-a-Rest 

                        $20 from Sierra

  • Sleeping Bag

$80 from REI

$100 Big Agnes

$132 NEMO Women’s Bag

$200 NEMO Men’s Bag

  • Rain Gear

                        $32 Frogg Togg Set

                        $71-130 Women’s Marmot Jacket

                        $65 Outdoor Research Men’s Jacket

  • Hiking Clothing- Any long pants and long sleeves made of lightweight, quick-drying, athletic material will work! These items do not need to be labeled as hiking clothing.

                        Sun Shirt

                        Sun Shirt

                        Hiking Pants

  • Utility Straps

                        $12 from REI

                        $16 from Sea to Summit

  • Quick-Dry Towel

                        $30 from REI

  • Hiking Socks

                        Darn Tough

                        Bombas

                        REI

  • Duffel Bag

                        $60 from Brody’s

  • Cot Sheets (Outpost Only)

                        $30 3-Piece Set

  • Water-proof storage bags (optional! But nice for keeping clothes and sleeping bags cleans and dry)

                        $80 SeaToSummit- Set of 3

                        $35 Large SeaToSummit Dry Bag

                        $20 Set of 3 from Dick’s Sporting Goods