PACK LIST

YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOR THE XCC. DON'T FORGET ANYTHING, AND DON'T BRING ANY MORE THAN WHAT IS LISTED BELOW.

*FIREARMS AND ALCOHOL ARE NOT ALLOWED ON AN XCC UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
DOCUMENTS
(waterproof packed)
  • ID / drivers license
  • Insurance card / documents
  • I.C.E. (in case of emergency) home number or other contact person

CLOTHES
(check local temperatures for the XCC location and adjust your pack seasonally)
  • Pants for hiking
  • Swim suit/shorts (you will get wet)
  • Long sleeve shirt and short sleeve shirt
  • Thermal underwear
  • Sweater/fleece jacket
  • Gloves, hat, cap
  • Rain and wind proof coat & trousers or Poncho
  • Sunglasses

FOOTWEAR
  • Water shoes/tennis shoes, (must lace-up or strap on (no slip-ons), they will get wet)
  • Hiking boots
  • Socks (wicking/wool recommended)– 3 pairs

BACKPACK
  • Backpack (minimum 45 liter) and waterproof cover (trash bag, poncho or backpack cover)

BEDDING
  • Sleeping bag (check local temperatures)
  • Waterproof bag (trash bag) for sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat (optional)
  • Tent per 2 persons (portable) or hammock. Please check with someone on your team to share a tent.

COOKING AND FOOD
  • Mug or cup 
  • Knife, spoon, fork (or spork)
  • Water bottles (2 ALREADY FULL- 32oz. reusable bottles or hydration pack)
  • 4M will provide all food / do not bring any with you unless needed for medical reasons (restrictive diet, allergies, etc.)

HYGIENE AND CARE
  • Toiletries (biodegradable only)
  • Towel (hand or camp)
  • Toilet paper (biodegradable only)
  • Blister patch
  • Aspirin / Imodium
  • Vaseline (chapstick), talcum powder, Body Glide, Hike Goo (to prevent blisters and chaffing)
  • 4M will provide shovels for sanitation

OTHER
  • Flashlight (headlamp style recommended)
  • Bible (in a waterproof bag)
  • Hiking poles / sticks (optional)
EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES
Your backpack should weigh no more than 30 lbs., not including 2 liters of water (that you must also bring and carry with you). At the start of the weekend, you will be given an extra 5-7 lbs. which consists of food and extra equipment. So, in total your pack should weigh no more than 45 lbs.

Other prohibited equipment and supplies like cameras, watches, phones, snacks, beverages etc. will be held for you so that you’re not distracted during the weekend (so don’t even bring it!)

Equipment Tip: Try to borrow items you do not already have, unless you know you will use the equipment more than one time. 

Since we will be un-packing and re-packing each night and morning to set up and tear down camp, it would be good to practice a few times. This will help you identify how the items on the packing list best fit in your pack.

No matter the size or shape of your pack, it is best to put the heavier gear closest to your spine and in the lower half of your pack. You should put the items that are least likely to be needed during the day at the bottom. Also, Be sure to leave room for your food which we will provide when you arrive. If needed, your sleeping bag can be strapped to the bottom of your pack using bungees. Just be sure your sleeping bag is weather protected. Here are links to a couple helpful videos that demonstrate how to pack your pack. REI, Backcountry

To prepare physically, you should walk or jog each day. You may  even want to carry your pack fully loaded. Start by carrying some of the lighter items to get used to the feeling, building up to a fully loaded pack. Another tip...consider doing this while taking on normal chores around the house like mowing the lawn... Your wife and kids might be embarrassed, but the neighbors will enjoy the show!
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