Geezer Trek '03 Equipment List

September 6, 2003

We will put our backpacks inside large duffel bags, check them to and from Vegas and carry a day pack around until we hit the trail.  So we’ll take three bags—a large duffel bag, a backpack and a small day bag (for daily use).

Wear on Sunday, Monday & Friday

    Geezer Trek golf shirt

 Khaki pants

 Comfortable street shoes

 Geezer Trek Boonie Hat

Pack in duffel bag and check through:

 Backpack

 Shaving kit

 Film, extra batteries, etc.

 Extra street clothes

 Extra underwear, socks, tennis shoes

 Pocket knives, scissors (anything SHARP!)

Take in day bag Sunday, Monday & Friday:

 Bible, books, music, etc

 Rain gear (nylon jacket and pants)

 Geezer Trek Nylon Wind Shirt

 Camera, film, etc.

 Extra batteries

 Water bottle

 Snacks

 Maps

 Journal & pen

 2-way radio (optional)

Take & wear on trail to Supai Village:

 Polyester t-shirt or long-sleeved top

 Nylon trail pants or zip-offs

 Nylon wind shell (with official G.T. 2003 logo!)

 Thor-lo or Smartwool trekking socks, sock liners

 Lightweight Boots

 Geezer Trek Boonie Hat

 Rain gear (nylon jacket and pants)

 Geezer Trek Wind Shirt

 Snacks

 Map

 Toilet paper & plastic shovel

 Ziplock back to carry expended toilet paper

 Pocket knife

 Gloves or mittens

 Glove liners

 Stocking cap or fleece headband

 Bandanna

 2-quart Camelback for constant hydration

 Personal hygiene

 First Aid (moleskins, anti-inflammatory, etc)

 Sunscreen

 Lip balm

 Compass

Optional items on the trail:

 Polyester fleece pullover

 Journal & pen

 2-way radio

 Camera, film, etc.

 Extra batteries

 Gaiters

 Altimeter

 Trekking pole(s)

 Binoculars

 Notebook & pencils

 Bible or other reading material

Pack in Backpack (Supai to Campground):

 Waterproof backpack cover

 Tent or tarp

 Plastic or nylon ground cloth

 Sleeping pad, Therm-A-Rest

 32 degree mummy sleeping bag

 2 1-quart water bottles, full of water

 Small flashlight or headlamp

 Plastic hot-cup

 Large "Sierra" cup or lexan bowl

 Soup spoon

 50 feet of parachute cord

2 extra aluminum tent stakes

 2 kitchen-sized garbage bags

 Matches or lighter

 2-gal zip-lock bags (clothes organized & dry)

 Long johns: silk or polypropylene

 2 underpants

 T-shirt, preferably polyester

 Long-sleeved shirt, polyester

 Extra nylon trail pants

 2 Thor-lo trekking or Smartwool hiking socks

 2 pair polypropylene sock liners

 Spare bandana

Items to be distributed in the packs:

        Cook kits

        Kitchen essentials

        2-quart crew drink containers

        Food (packed by meals in ziplock bags)

        Backpacking stoves

        22-oz fuel bottles (fill on arrival, replenish)

        Crew water bag

        3 water purifiers

        Crew First Aid Kit

        9x12 nylon tarp

Wear and take on rafting trip:

        Polyester T-shirt

        Nylon trail pants or zip-offs

        Swim suit (optional)

        Water shoes (NOT sandals-- "River shoes")

        Nylon Rain Suit

        Small waterproofed personal items (Camera, etc)

        Boonie Hat

        Sunscreen, lip balm