Lake Aloha Retreat Packing List template

Hiking System

Trekking poles (opt)

Navigation System

Map/ navigation App (if you plan to explore)

emergency locator ( Group will have SPOT beacon )

Permits (Get day of hike)

Shelter System

Tent, tarp, bivy or hammock (aloha mostly granite, free standing tent preferable)

Guylines and stakes (if needed)

Ground cloth (opt.)

Sleep System

Sleeping bag/Stuff sack (20-30 degree)

Sleeping pad

Pillow (opt.)

Cooking System

Mug and/or pot

1” x 2” sponge

Food Storage System

Bear bag/bear canister (Bear can now recommended for desolation). Rentable at REI or free at forest service stations! *Doubles as meditation stool or drum*

Water System

Water filtration system

Water bottles or Camel Back (2-3 L carrying capacity)

Clothing Systems

For Hiking:   Hiking or trail-running shoes, 1-2 Synthetic or wool T-shirt, Hiking or running shorts (1 pair), Hiking pants (opt) , Synthetic or wool underwear (3 pairs), Sports bra, Synthetic or wool socks (2-3 pairs), Sun-protective hat, Bandana (opt)

For Camp:    Long-underwear top, Long-underwear bottoms, Warm hat, Wool or synthetic socks for sleep, Puffy insulated jacket, camp shoes (opt.)

Rain Gear:   Waterproof rain jacket, Waterproof rain pants

Hygiene/Toiletries System

Zip-top bags (varied sizes for waste, food, etc.)

Brown lunch bag inside Zip-top bag (packing out used toilet paper)

Hand sanitizer

Toothpaste or baking soda

Small toothbrush

Biodegradable soap

Toilet paper

Pre-moistened wipes (2 per day)

Sanitation trowel

Menstrual products

Women’s pee rag ( cotton bandana)

Prescription medications

First-Aid Kit

Blister pads

Antibiotic ointment (small packet)

Pain-relief pills

Miscellaneous

Headlamp or microlight with fresh batteries

Safety whistle

Watch or alarm clock

Gaiters (if needed)

Meditation System

Inflatable meditation cushion (or backpacking pillow, stuff sack with clothes)

Light weight backpacking chair (opt)

Whatever you need to sit comfortably on lots of granite (that is light to carry)

Drink mixes ( opt)

3 Breakfast (don’t forget Coffee!! or tea if you are into that sort of thing )