Equipment Checklist
Recommended Equipment List for CU in the Rockies
The following is a list of gear and equipment required for CU in the Rockies.
You may also download a printable pdf of this list by clicking here.
- hiking boots (broken in)
- tennis shoes (to wear in camp to prevent destruction of vegetation)
- river shoes (i.e. Teva-type shoe or an old pair of tennis shoes you don't mind getting wet)
- wool or non-cotton hiking socks (at least two pair)
- hiking and rafting shorts
- t-shirts (at least 2)
- light jacket to use as a windbreaker/shell
- heavy sweater or pullover (wool, fleece, synchilla)
- long pants (wool, synthetic material, blue jeans, wind pants, etc.)
- capilene or polypropelene long underwear (both top and bottom)
- warm ski/stocking hat and gloves
- baseball cap
- 2 water bottles or canteens (each about 1 L, Nalgene bottles work well)
- toilet kit (medicines, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)
- personal items (camera, pen & paper, book, etc.)
- small flashlight and extra batteries
- sunglasses
- sunscreen (minimum rating of SPF 15)
- aspirin/ibuprofen (please bring your personal supply as we cannot give these out)
- nonbreakable cup, spoon, fork, plate and bowl (Remember these! They are often forgotten)
- swim suit for rafting
- mosquito repellant (preferably non-aerosol)
The following items can be provided by the CU Outdoor Program if you do not have them:*
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
- tent
- backpack (5600-6200c.i. capacity)
- rain jacket
- rain pants
*If you require any of these items, please be sure to fill out the Equipment Needs form on the Register Page.
Please do not bring the following:
- cell phone
- walkman/portable CD/DVD player