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BOLD & GOLD EXPEDITIONS
GENERAL PACKING INFORMATION
All participants are responsible for bringing the items on the following list with them to check-in. Please take time to
confirm that every item is actually going into the pack before leaving home. Please take note of additional items necessary
for specific programs (see pages 15-20 in the handbook). The quality of clothing and equipment can have an enormous
impact on the health and happiness of participants. When selecting equipment, size and weight can be important. BOLD &
GOLD can provide many of these items, including clothing from an extensive outdoor clothing lending library. If you’d like
to borrow any clothing or gear, please fill out the Gear Request form in UltraCamp.
PACKING
Since participants will be carrying their own equipment as well as a portion of the group’s food and gear, choose personal
gear that is lightweight, warm and easily packed. All items should be packed in a backpack that has a minimum capacity of
60-70 Liters, and should be capable of carrying 25-30 lbs. It should also have adjustable hip and waist belts. Participants
borrowing a backpack from BOLD & GOLD should bring the gear they have in a bag to check-in.
CLOTHING
Participants will be living outside, so having the right clothing is important for their comfort and safety. There could be
rain, snow, hot sun, or strong winds on course. Our clothing list reflects the importance of the “layering” principle.
Dressing in several light layers rather than one heavy layer allows them more flexibility as the weather and workloads
change. Please review this checklist carefully and make sure you have all the required items.
There is limited space on the vehicle as well as in personal bags, so please bring only what is on this list. Also please note:
clothes may get very dirty, and will get a lot of use during the week- so don’t bring anything that is precious or valuable.
Synthetic items and wool are warmer, more comfortable and highly recommended. Cotton clothing holds water, dries
slowly and will not provide insulation when wet, which means it’s not suitable for expeditions. Other good fabrics for the
outdoors include: fleece, capilene and polypropylene (100% polyester).
SLEEPING BAGS
A quality sleeping bag is extremely important for comfort on trips. A nylon-shelled synthetic or down filled sleeping bag,
with a stuff sack, is important. Small, warm, lightweight bags are essential because participants will carry their bags for
the duration of the trip. A nylon-shelled synthetic sleeping bag, with a stuff sack, is preferred. Do not bring cotton or
down sleeping bags. Once wet, they tend to stay wet.
GROUP GEAR
BOLD & GOLD will provide all group camping gear, trip-specific gear (climbing, rafting, mountaineering, etc.), waterproof
backpack liners, sunscreen and insect repellant.
GEAR CHECK:
Our logistics team will help check all participant gear. They may ask participants not to bring something that they’ve
packed or provide an alternative to what was brought. This is done for efficiency, to minimize pack weight, and to ensure
that everyone have the appropriate gear. Anything left behind will be stored securely at our basecamp.
Need help with your specific trip’s packing information? Please consult the BOLD & GOLD Handbook, or email
campinfo@seattleymca.org with any questions.
SUMMER 2022– UPDATED MAY 2022 | 1BOLD & GOLD PACKING LISTS
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ON ANY TRIP
• Cell phones/electronic devices including iPods, e-readers, gaming devices etc.
• Alcohol/drugs/tobacco products/electronic cigarettes/vaping devices
• Wallet or money
• Matches/lighters
• Candy/food
• Make-up, deodorant, perfume/cologne, face or baby wipes
• Fireworks
BEYOND CITY LIMITS DAY TRIPS
KAYAKING DAY: WEAR AND/OR BRING CLIMBING DAY: WEAR AND/OR BRING
• 2 cloth masks • 2 cloth masks
• 2 Water bottles: durable plastic, wide- • 2 Water bottles: durable plastic, wide-mouth,
mouth, 32 oz or larger (Nalgene-type) 32 oz or larger (Nalgene-type))
• Daypack, school backpack, or similar • Daypack, school backpack, or similar
• Lunch • Lunch
• Sunglasses • Sunglasses
• Sun hat • Sun hat
• Short-sleeve t-shirt or sun shirt (synthetic • Short-sleeve t-shirt or sun shirt (synthetic
or wool) or wool)
• Shorts or hiking pants (synthetic, no • Shorts or hiking pants (synthetic, no cotton)
cotton) • Lightweight hiking boots or trail runners
• Sport sandals with strap or tennis shoes • Top layer (lightweight synthetic, fleece, or
(these WILL get wet) wool jacket)
• Top layer (lightweight synthetic, fleece, or • Rain jacket and rain pants
wool jacket) • Wool or synthetic socks
• Rain jacket and rain pants
• Wool or synthetic socks OPTIONAL:
• Sunscreen (instructors will have a group
OPTIONAL: sunscreen)
• Sunscreen (instructors will have a group • Lip balm
sunscreen)
• Lip balm ALL CLIMBING GEAR WILL BE PROVIDED. Participants
wishing to use their own harness, helmet or shoes will
ALL KAYAKING GEAR WILL BE PROVIDED. need to show them to an instructor during gear check.
SUMMER 2022– UPDATED MAY 2022 | 2BEYOND CITY LIMITS BACKPACKING
OVERNIGHT
HEAD
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• 1 sun hat
• 1 Headlamp & extra batteries
• 1 warm hat
• 2 Water Bottles: durable plastic, wide-
• 1 pair of sunglasses
mouth, 32 oz or larger (Nalgene-type )
• 2 cloth masks
• Mess Kit: one spoon, one plastic bowl or
Tupperware with lid, and one plastic mug
BODY
• 1-2 pairs of underwear (cotton is ok)
TOILETRIES
• 1 Sports Bra (if applicable)
• Toothbrush, travel-sized toothpaste, floss
• Base layer:
• Small comb, brush, pick and hair ties
• 1 pair of long underwear, top and bottom
(optional)
(wool, capilene or polypropylene)
• Lip Balm: Minimum SPF 15
• 1 short-sleeved or sun shirts (wool,
• Prescription eyewear: backup pair of
capilene or polypropylene)
glasses and case, contact lenses and
• 1 pair of shorts (quick drying, synthetic)
saline/cleaning solution
• Mid layer:
• Menstruation Supplies: personal supply of
• 1 long-sleeved top (synthetic or wool)
pads/tampons (if applicable)
• 1 pair of long pants (quick-drying,
*Toiletries should be kept in one Ziploc bag.
synthetic nylon or polyester)
• Top layer:
GEAR
• 1-2 warm tops (fleece, wool, or
• Sleeping bag (packable, synthetic bag, No
lightweight jacket, NO down or cotton)
down or cotton, +25 degrees or warmer)
• Rain Gear:
• Sleeping pad (non-inflatable, foam pads
• Rain jacket with hood (no ponchos)
only)
• Rain pants
• Compression stuff sack for sleeping bag
• 1-2 bandanas (optional)
(optional)
• Backpack (Needs to have a capacity of
FEET
at least 65 liters, internal frame
• 1 pair of low- to mid-weight hiking boots
recommended)
(Boots should be well broken in with solid
ankle support and good treads)
OPTIONAL ITEMS
• 1 pair of camp shoes (tennis shoes or
• Watch
sport sandals) No flip flops or slides.
• Small book, journal/pen
• 2 pairs of socks (wool or synthetic)
• Trekking Pole(s)
• Bug net
SUMMER 2022– UPDATED MAY 2022 | 3CLIMBING & TAHOMA TRIPS
1 WEEK TRIPS: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• Sea to Summit • 1 Headlamp & extra batteries
• Tahoma • 2 Water Bottles: durable plastic, wide-
mouth, 32 oz or larger (Nalgene-type )
HEAD • Mess Kit: one spoon, one plastic bowl or
• 1 sun hat Tupperware with lid, and one plastic mug
• 1 warm hat
• 1 pair of sunglasses TOILETRIES
• 2 cloth masks • Toothbrush, travel-sized toothpaste, floss
• Small comb, brush, pick and hair ties
BODY (optional)
• 2-4 pairs of underwear (cotton is ok) • Lip Balm: Minimum SPF 15
• 2 Sports Bras (if applicable) • Prescription eyewear: backup pair of
• Base layer: glasses and case, contact lenses and
• 1 pair of long underwear, top and bottom saline/cleaning solution
(wool, capilene or polypropylene) • Menstruation Supplies: personal supply of
• 1-2 short-sleeved or sun shirts (wool, pads/tampons (if applicable)
capilene or polypropylene) *Toiletries should be kept in one Ziploc bag.
• 1 pair of shorts (quick drying, synthetic)
• Mid layer: GEAR
• 2 long-sleeved tops (synthetic or wool) • Sleeping bag (packable, synthetic bag, No
• 1 pair of long pants (quick-drying, down or cotton, +25 degrees or warmer)
synthetic nylon or polyester) • Sleeping pad (non-inflatable, foam pads
• Top layer: only)
• 1-2 warm tops (fleece, wool, or • Compression stuff sack for sleeping bag
lightweight jacket, NO down or cotton) (optional)
• Rain Gear: • Duffle bag or large backpack (all items
• Rain jacket with hood (no ponchos) should fit into ONE bag. No hard-sided
• Rain pants suitcases)
• 1-2 bandanas (optional) • Day Pack (school book bag or similar sized
bag are great options)
FEET
• 1 pair of light hiking boots or trail runners ALL CLIMBING GEAR WILL BE PROVIDED. Participants
(Shoes/boots should have good treads, and wishing to use their own harness, helmet or shoes will
be well broken in. Backpacking boots are not need to show them to an instructor during gear check.
required)
• 1 pair of camp shoes (tennis shoes or OPTIONAL ITEMS
sport sandals) No flip flops or slides. • Watch
• 3-4 pairs of socks (wool or synthetic) • Small book, journal/pen
• 1 small, quick-dry towel
SUMMER 2022– UPDATED MAY 2022 | 4ONE-WEEK BACKPACKING TRIPS
1 WEEK TRIPS: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• Backpacking & Fishing • 1 Headlamp & extra batteries
• Backpacking & Yoga • 2 Water Bottles: durable plastic, wide-
• Call of the North Cascades mouth, 32 oz or larger (Nalgene-type )
• Cascade Challenge • Mess Kit: one spoon, one plastic bowl or
• Fierce & Fabulous Tupperware with lid, and one plastic mug
• Make A Scene: Art & Backpacking
• Olympic Coastal Backpacking TOILETRIES
• Olympic Challenge • Toothbrush, travel-sized toothpaste, floss
• Poets & Peaks • Small comb, brush, pick and hair ties
(optional)
HEAD • Lip Balm: Minimum SPF 15
• 1 sun hat • Prescription eyewear: backup pair of
• 1 warm hat glasses and case, contact lenses and
• 1 pair of sunglasses saline/cleaning solution
• 2 cloth masks • Menstruation Supplies: personal supply of
pads/tampons (if applicable)
BODY *Toiletries should be kept in one Ziploc bag.
• 2-4 pairs of underwear (cotton is ok)
• 2 Sports Bras (if applicable) GEAR
• Base layer: • Sleeping bag (packable, synthetic bag, No
• 1 pair of long underwear, top and bottom down or cotton, +25 degrees or warmer)
(wool, capilene or polypropylene) • Sleeping pad (non-inflatable, foam pads only)
• 1-2 short-sleeved or sun shirts (wool, • Compression stuff sack for sleeping bag
capilene or polypropylene) (optional)
• 1 pair of shorts (quick drying, synthetic) • Backpack (Needs to have a capacity of
• Mid layer: 65-70 liters, internal frame recommended)
• 2 long-sleeved tops (synthetic or wool)
• 1 pair of long pants (quick-drying, OPTIONAL ITEMS
synthetic nylon or polyester) • Watch
• Top layer: • Small book, journal/pen
• 1-2 warm tops (fleece, wool, or • Trekking Pole(s)
lightweight jacket, NO down or cotton) • Bug Net
• Rain Gear:
• Rain jacket with hood (no ponchos)
• Rain pants
• 1-2 bandanas (optional)
FEET
• 1 pair of low- to mid-weight hiking boots
(Boots should be well broken in with solid
ankle support and good treads)
• 1 pair of camp shoes (tennis shoes or
sport sandals) No flip flops or slides.
• 3-4 pairs of socks (wool or synthetic)
SUMMER 2022– UPDATED MAY 2022 | 5TWO-WEEK BACKPACKING TRIPS
2 WEEK TRIPS: TOILETRIES
• American Alps • Toothbrush, travel-sized toothpaste, floss
• Backpacking & Leadership • Small comb, brush, pick and hair ties
• Backpacks & Kayaks* (optional)
• Mountain & Music • Lip Balm: Minimum SPF 15
• Powerful Gifts** • Prescription eyewear: backup pair of
glasses and case, contact lenses and
HEAD saline/cleaning solution
• 1 sun hat • Menstruation Supplies: personal supply of
• 1 warm hat pads/tampons (if applicable)
• 1 pair of sunglasses *Toiletries should be kept in one Ziploc bag.
• 2 cloth masks
GEAR
BODY • Sleeping bag (packable, synthetic bag, No
• 2-4 pairs of underwear (cotton is ok) down or cotton, +25 degrees or warmer)
• 2 Sports Bras (if applicable) • Sleeping pad (non-inflatable, foam pads
• Base layer: only)
• 1 pair of long underwear, top and bottom • Compression stuff sack for sleeping bag
(wool, capilene or polypropylene) (optional)
• 1-2 short-sleeved or sun shirts (wool, • Backpack (Needs to have a capacity of
capilene or polypropylene) 65-70 liters, internal frame recommended)
• 1 pair of shorts (quick drying, synthetic)
• Mid layer: OPTIONAL ITEMS
• 2 long-sleeved tops (synthetic or wool) • Watch
• 1 pair of long pants (quick-drying, • Small book, journal/pen
synthetic nylon or polyester) • Trekking Pole(s)
• Top layer: • Bug Net
• 1-2 warm tops (fleece, wool, or
lightweight jacket, NO down or cotton) RE-RATION
• Rain Gear: Two-week trips require additional supplies to be sent
• Rain jacket with hood (no ponchos) to the group halfway through their adventure. This
• Rain pants presents a potential for participants to be resupplied
• 1-2 bandanas (optional) with a few essential items. These items must fit into 1
gallon zip lock bag, and depending on the trip, these
FEET amounts may be adjusted since groups cannot always
• 1 pair of low- to mid-weight hiking boots return dirty items back to basecamp.
(Boots should be well broken in with solid • 1-2 pairs of socks
ankle support and good treads) • 1-2 pairs of underwear
• 1 pair of camp shoes (tennis shoes or • 1 t-shirt
sport sandals) No flip flops or slides.
• 3-4 pairs of socks (wool or synthetic)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• 1 Headlamp & extra batteries
• 2 Water Bottles: durable plastic, wide-
mouth, 32 oz or larger (Nalgene-type )
• Mess Kit: one spoon, one plastic bowl or
Tupperware with lid, and one plastic mug
SUMMER 2022– UPDATED MAY 2022 | 6ALL MOUNTAINEERING TRIPS
2 WEEK TRIPS: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• Call to the Summit • 1 Headlamp & extra batteries
• Fire & Ice • 2 Water Bottles: durable plastic, wide-mouth,
• The Journey to Olympus 32 oz or larger (Nalgene-type )
• Mess Kit: one spoon, one plastic bowl or
HEAD Tupperware with lid, and one plastic mug
• 1 sun hat
• 1 warm hat TOILETRIES
• 1 pair of sunglasses • Toothbrush, travel-sized toothpaste, floss
• 2 cloth masks • Small comb, brush, pick and hair ties (optional)
• Lip Balm: Minimum SPF 15
BODY • Prescription eyewear: backup pair of glasses
• 2-4 pairs of underwear (cotton is ok) and case, contact lenses and saline/cleaning
• 2 Sports Bras (if applicable) solution
• 1 pair Mid-Weight Gloves (fleece, wool, or • Menstruation Supplies: personal supply of
polypropelene) pads/tampons (if applicable)
• Base layer: *Toiletries should be kept in one Ziploc bag.
• 1 pair of long underwear, top and bottom
(wool, capilene or polypropylene) GEAR
• 1-2 short-sleeved or sun shirts (wool, • Sleeping bag (packable, synthetic bag, no
capilene or polypropylene) down or cotton, +25 degrees or warmer)
• 1 pair of shorts (quick drying, synthetic) • Sleeping pad (non-inflatable, foam pads only)
• Mid layer: • Compression stuff sack for sleeping bag
• 2 long-sleeved tops (synthetic or wool) (optional)
• 1 pair of long pants (quick-drying, • Backpack (Needs to have a capacity of 75-95
synthetic nylon or polyester) liters, internal frame recommended)
• Top layer:
• 1-2 warm tops (fleece, wool, or ALL MOUNTAINEERING GEAR WILL BE PROVIDED.
lightweight jacket, NO down or cotton) Participants wishing to use their own harness, helmet
• 1 warm pair of pants: fleece, wool, or or shoes will need to show them to an instructor during
polyester (optional - if participant runs gear check.
cold)
• 1 warm packable jacket (down or synthetic) OPTIONAL ITEMS
• Rain Gear: • Watch
• Rain jacket with hood (no ponchos) • Small book, journal/pen
• Rain pants • Trekking Pole(s)
• 1-2 bandanas (optional)
RE-RATION
FEET Two-week trips require additional supplies to be sent
• 1 pair of mid-weight hiking boots (Boots to the group halfway through their adventure. This
should be well broken in with solid ankle presents a potential for participants to be resupplied
support and good treads) with a few essential items. These items must fit into 1
• 1 pair of camp shoes (tennis shoes or sport gallon zip lock bag, and depending on the trip, these
sandals) No flip flops or slides. amounts may be adjusted since groups cannot always
• 3-4 pairs of socks (wool or synthetic) return dirty items back to basecamp.
• 1-2 pairs of socks
• 1-2 pairs of underwear
• 1 t-shirt
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