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Earth Skills Gathering: 
​What to Bring

what to bring: Example List

Whether this is your first time camping or you've been camping for decades, please take a brief look through this list as it also addresses shelter types, outhouses, potable water, etc. 
Camping & Shelters
​Bring what you need to be comfortable, Think Weather Proofing! 
  • Tents: Woodland space will be available for you to set up a tent.  
  • Shelters: You are also welcome to build yourself a shelter to sleep in.  We recommend bringing a back-up tent just in case. ​

Clothing Suggestions
The weather changes quickly in Canada. Remember: There may be sun, there may be rain, and you still may get cold at night or when wet. 
Bring what you need to be comfortable, Think layers! 
  • Extra wool sweaters and socks.
  • Long, loose-fitting shirt and pants to protect from scratches, insect bites (mosquitoes, ticks, etc) and sun. 
  • Wide-brimmed hat.
  • Rain gear.
  • Comfortable hiking shoes, boots, or moccasins (our preferred outdoor footwear).
  • If you can positively identify poison ivy, you are welcome to walk barefoot.  
  • Bathing suit optional. 

Self-Care
  • Come prepared for minimal luxuries but ample nature-connection opportunities.
  • There will be no running water available, however there will be water nearby from a running creek and a 10 minute walk to a lake and beach for swimming, cooling off and basic washing

​Suggested Gear & Other Items
In general, skills are worth more than gear. But it's still good to be prepared! 
Bring what you need to be comfortable, Think Safety and Fun!
  • Flashlight or headlamp (even if you don't use it). 
  • Fixed-blade knife if you plan to do any carving or bushcraft. 
  • Emergency whistle, just in case. 
  • Compass, if you have one. 
  • Rope or para-chord.
  • Fire strikers or other fire-making materials. 
  • First-aid gear. 
  • Musical instruments okay for outdoor use.
  • Notebooks, field guides, cards, or other things you'd like to do or share. 

Water
Remember, we may not always be near a safe drinkable water source. 
Bring what you need to be comfortable, Think Hydration! 
  • Bring a water cooler if you have one.
  • Always have a reusable water bottle with you.
  • Remember to fill your water bottle before a hike and before bed. 
  •  Water from the stream can be boiled for tea or coffee - but must be brought to a ROLLING BOIL if you don't want to get sick!

Food & Cooking
Bring what you need to be comfortable, Think Portability! 
  • Plan for as many meals as you will need, plus any snacks to bring on hikes. 
  • Remember: Days spent outdoors make us hungrier than days spent sitting at a desk. 
  • Camping stove, as needed.
  • Camp fire pits will be provided for you to cook over - subject to fire bans.  
  • Bring what you need for cooking and serving. (i.e. pots, plates, cutlery)
  • Consider bringing some pre-cooked meals to give you more time for skills, unless of course one of the skills you hope to practice is campfire cooking!
  • Water from the stream can be boiled for soup or other recipes - but must be brought to a ROLLING BOIL if you don't want to get sick! Let's avoid "Beaver Fever". 
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