PACK LIST

The Father & SON Challenge has some required equipment, nothing more, nothing less. DO NOT overpack. We encourage you to borrow the needed equipment if you do not have some items.

FIREARMS AND ALCOHOL ARE NOT ALLOWED ON AN FATHER/SON WEEKEND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

Activities Include: White Water Rafting, Hiking, Camping

All items listed below are per person unless stated otherwise.

DOCUMENTS

(waterproof packed)

 

  • ID/driver’s license
  • Insurance card
  • I.C.E. (in case of emergency) home number or another contact person

 

CLOTHES

IMPORTANT—Check local temperatures before travel and adjust your pack accordingly.

 

  • 1-2 pair of pants for hiking 
  • Long sleeve shirt and/or short sleeve shirts 
  • Personal undergarments
  • Swim trunks or shorts for rafting
  • 1 sweatshirt or light jacket 
  • Comfortable clothes for around camp 
  • Rain jacket & pants or poncho 
  • Sunglasses/hat (optional)


SHOES

  • 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


OTHER

  • Headlamp (if you don’t have a headlamp, bring a flashlight)
  • Bible and pen (in a Ziploc bag to keep Bible dry) 
  • Hiking Poles (optional)


Transport 

  • Daypack (20-24 liter per person) and waterproof cover (trash bag, poncho, or backpack cover)
  • Duffle Bag or larger backpack - per person

 


SLEEPING

  • Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and small camping pillow
  • Tent (Father & Son share tent)

 


COOKING AND FOOD

  • Mug/aluminum cup (must hold hot liquids)
  • Knife, Spoon, or spork
  • Water bottles (2) 32oz reusable bottles or 2-3Liter hydration pack) 
  • Bring bottles/hydration packs full of water
  • 4MUS will provide all food / do not bring any with you unless needed for medical reasons (alert 4MUS to medical needs)

 


HYGIENE AND CARE

  • Toiletries 
  • Towel
  • Toilet Paper / Hand Sanitizer / Ziplocs
  • Sunscreen / Bug Spray / Chapstick (optional)
  • Personal Meds / Pain Meds as needed
  • Items to prevent blisters and chaffing (optional)