Gather Supplies
The above image provides a decent start for some of what you'll need.
Just keep the following in mind:
- It's going to be hot...pack accordingly
- You're gonna get wet and dirty
- You'll be outdoors for the better part of 6 days, so bring PLENTY of clothing...especially socks
- Bring some sort of camp grill, or bring whatever you need to light a fire and cook
- Cooler with dry ice for perishables
- LifeStraw water bottle (these things are literal life savers
You're gonna get hungry...here's a grocery list:
- Mountain House Adventure Meals (each pouch serves 2)
- Chili Mac with Beef
- Beef Stroganoff with Noodles
- Lasagna with Meat Sauce
- Spicy Southwest Style Skillet
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Chicken Teriyaki
- Trail Mix
- Peanut Butter Crackers
- Granola Bars
- Beef Jerky
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Hashbrowns
- Hotdogs
- Buns
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Beans
- Apples
- Oranges
- Graham Crackers
- Marshmallows
- Hershey Bars
- Flavored Drink Mix
- LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER...ALL THE WATER!!!
Also, some of the activities you'll be participating in will require special gear, such as fishing and canoeing. Gear rental and purchase is available at many of these locations, but not guaranteed. So, consider bringing the following:
- Canoe/Kayak
- Fishing pole and tackle
- Golf clubs, balls, etc.
- Scuba gear and wet suit - if you're feeling particularly brave on Day 5
- Hard hat
- Head lamp
- Flashlights
- Bathing suits
- Hillbilly Golf (Ladder Golf) set
- Cornhole boards and bags
We may be outdoors, but we're still modern folk - bring some electronics (just keep them away from water)
- eReader (such as a Kindle)
- Tablet (such as an iPad)
- Headphones
- Wi-Fi hotspot if you're feeling fancy
