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High Sierra Yoga Retreat Trip - Gear List

  • Sleeping Bag: 15-20 degree F (example: Mountain Hardware Piute).
  • Sleeping Pad: inflatable or foam (example: Thermarest Prolight).
  • Tent: 1-3 season (example: Kelty Gunnison).
  • **Note: The above items are available through SYMG at no cost. If needed, check the appropriate box on the registration form.
  • Daypack: around 15-20 Liters (example: Camelbak Cloudwalker; REI Stoke 19, Columbia).
  • Trail Hiker / Boots: Lightweight, low or high top, good traction (example: Columbia Grizztooth, Vasque Breeze, 5.10).
  • Socks: 2-3 pairs, wool or synthetic hiking socks (example: Smartwool, Thorlo are all good).
  • Underwear:2-3 pairs. Synthetics are nice to hike in, a pair of cotton to change into. (example: Icebreaker and Patagonia have large selections).
  • Long Underwear Bottom: light/mid weight wool or synthetic (example: Icebreaker and Patagonia have large selections).
  • Long Underwear Top: mid weight wool or synthetic. 1/2 zip necks are nice (example: M's Columbia Mountain Tech Long sleeve 1/2 zip; W's Columbia Silver Ridge Knit 1/2 zip).
  • Hiking Pants/Shorts: 1 pair of convertibles do the work of pants and shorts for less weight (example: Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants, Shorts).
  • Hiking Shirt: 1 or 2 t-shirts, collared shirts, short or long sleeve, as preferred (example: Columbia Silver Ridge Collection, Columbia Mountain Tech Short Sleeve).
  • Insulating layer: light fleece, light wool sweater (example: Patagonia R1).
  • Insulating jacket: Heavy fleece, down or synthetic "puffy" jacket (example: Columbia M's Ballistic II; W's Twilight Topaz).
  • Waterproof Shell / Pants: Lightweight waterproof/breathable Top & Bottom. Ski Jackets are not appropriate (example: Columbia M's Hot Shot II Shell, Marmot PreCip collection).
  • Camp Clothes: Comfortable pants and shirt to wear in camp in combination with layers.
  • Sun Hat: baseball cap style, or more if needed (example: Columbia Silver Ridge Cap).
  • Warm Hat: for the chilly nights and mornings (example: Columbia Chunky Beanie).
  • Yoga Mat: Bring your favorite yoga mat.
  • Sunglasses: A must in the mountains!.
  • Personal Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, chapstick, Bug repellant.(example: Any soaps must be biodegradable, such as CampSuds).
  • Personal Medications: Don't forget these!.
  • Headlamp: preferable to a hand-held flashlight (example: Black Diamond Ion).
  • Water Bottle/bladder: 2-3 liters of capacity (example: Bottles or Camelbak).
  • Whistle: it's louder than a voice and we require that anyone under 18 carries one.
  • Duffel Bag: medium size bag or large stuff sack to fit your stuff; excluding tent, sleeping bag & pad (example: Columbia Freeboard, Regular; Granite Gear Large compression stuff sack.).
  • The items below are optional items you might want to bring:
  • Trekking Poles: Highly Recommended to reduce fatigue and add stability (example: Leki Thermolite).
  • Book: for relaxing at camp (example: paperback!).
  • Knife: could be handy.
  • Camp Towel: Small packtowl for washing / drying (example: MSR Pack Towl).
  • Gloves: lightweight- for early or late season trips (example: Columbia Mountain Access Liner Glove).
  • Swimsuit: There are many places to swim.
  • Camp Shoes: Something comfortable for camp (example: Crocs, Teva/Chaco sandals or flip flops).
  • Fishing Gear: including license. Kids under 16 fish free.
  • Camera: For posterity.

The above is by no means a complete or exhaustive list. If you have questions, call SYMG and ask. Remember, SYMG brings all group cooking gear, stoves, water filters, maps, matches, compasses, emergency/first aid gear, and toilet paper.

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