GEAR & CLOTHING CHECKLIST
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LIFE JACKETS WATERPROOF BAG DAY BAG BIKE REPAIR KIT ample for common road repair on standard Mt. Bikes. If your bike has nonstandard components, come prepared. EATING UTENSILS AND PLATES FULL COURSE MEALS lunch the first day through lunch the last day DRINKS ice water, gatorade, lemonade, juices, 2 pops/person/day-mix of reg. & diet The day bag 8" diameter x 20" high is for items you will need access to during the day. For your sleeping gear and clothing, we will furnish you with one bag 16" diameter x 2 feet high. When properly sealed, bags are usually waterproof. Once in a while, one could develop a problem; so if you have concerns, test your bags. Separate storage is provided for tents and beverages. Please remember to keep your gear light and compact . . . the less you bring, the happier you will be.

GEAR YOU MUST BRING OR RENT FROM HOLIDAY

CUP plastic mugs work well. SLEEPING BAG compact and warm GROUND CLOTH waterproof PONCHO/RAIN SUIT high quality important for Dinosaur trips. SLEEPING PAD/AIR MATTRESS Compact, must fit in the bag described above. LIGHT TENT back packer style, not the bulky, heavy types. You can rent the items listed above in our sleeping rental kit. We offer two varieties, our basic sleeping kit which includes a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground cloth, rain gear and cup for $40.00, or the same basic sleeping kit with a two-man tent for $65.00. Rentals requested the morning of the trip are subject to availability. BIKE must be in good repair; Holiday rental bike with helmet is available $90.00/bike; If personal bike fails to meet minimum operating standards you will be asked to rent a Holiday bike.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING

SWIMMING SUITS SHORTS quick drying LONG PANTS quick drying HAT for sun protection, with strap SUN GLASSES with safety strap SUN SCREEN SPF 15 or higher CHAPSTICK with sun screen HAND LOTION small plastic bottle TOOTHBRUSH/PASTE COMB or BRUSH WASHCLOTH TRAVELTOWEL dries quick KLEENEX small travel pack DISPOSABLE CAMERAS (optional) FANNY PACK for walks & biking SARONG (optional) SHIRT (S) short-sleeved, cotton, bike jerseys; i.e. T-shirts SHIRT (S) long-sleeved, cotton for sun protection SHOES keep dry for camp/hiking/biking, i.e. durable sneakers or lightweight hiking boots SHOES to get wet while rafting, i.e. water sport shoes or sneakers SOCKS several pair, 1 cotton, 2 polypropylene or wool JACKET fleece or pile with wind/rain resistant shell LONG UNDERWEAR (optional) med. weight polypropylene/synthetic type BIODEGRADABLE SOAP available at outdoor specialty stores, or ivory soap INSECT REPELLENT concentrates in small bottles works best, i.e. Musk brand TAMPAX/ZIPLOCK BAGS 1 bag per day MEDICATION Aspirin/IBU Profen/Tylenol and personal prescriptions FLASHLIGHT small with extra batteries STUFF SACK to keep wet/dry clothes separated, i.e. pillow case or plastic bag FISHING GEAR (optional) compact and well protected, i.e. rods in a case EXTRA BEVERAGES/SNACKS (optional) NO GLASS PLEASE, liquor, wine, canned-beer/wine coolers/specialty pops/juice/high energy foods DO NOT BRING glass-bottled beverages, radios, firearms, pets, and non-waterproof wristwatches. Please limit gear and clothing to no more than 15-20 lbs. Warning: Expensive cameras, binoculars, or other items should not be brought on your trip. In the event of a loss our insurance will not cover these items.

EARLY OR LATE SEASONS SUPPLEMENTS (May and Sept. on all trips and in June on all Yampa trips.)

STOCKING CAP wool/polypropylene GLOVES wool/polypropylene RIDING TIGHTS cold weather riding WETSUIT BOOTIES replaces water sport shoes above PILE OUTERWEAR in addition to a quality jacket, synthetic pile pants LONG UNDERWEAR medium weight polypropylene

BIKE CLOTHING & GEAR SUPPLEMENT

WATER BOTTLE(S) BIKE SHORTS padded BIKE GLOVES a necessity HELMET required - no exceptions, ANSI or SNELL approved. GEL BIKE SEAT OR GEL SEAT COVER (optional) SPARE BIKE TUBE Tuffy/Kevelar thorn strips are nice TUBE PATCH KIT

  ITEMS YOU CAN BUY AT HOLIDAY'S ONLINE STORE: www.HolidayExpeditions.com/store or at our accessories stores in Green River and Vernal; the meeting points for our White Rim/Cataract, Maze/Cataract, Moab/Westwater, and Yampa Bench/Yampa trips.

  ITEMS YOU CAN BUY AT BACKCOUNTRY.COM: www.backcountry.com