Gear Up for Adventure: Your Packing List Made Easy.
The clothing and accessories outlined below are suggested for camping, hiking and outdoor activities. Please pack your other vacation clothes as you see fit. Whether guests sleep in tents or the lodge, it does get colder at night in the mountains. Warm layers will be essential for guests to enjoy their stay.
This list is intentionally comprehensive. Please use your own judgment when packing.
Clothing
- Sport jacket
- Sweatshirts or fleeces
- Sweatpants
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long sport pants or jeans
- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Pajamas
- Clothes (shirts and pants) that you are okay with getting muddy/dirty
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Underwear
- Socks
- Hat with good sun-protection
- Pair of hiking boots (above ankle)
- Pair of sturdy sneakers
- Pair of water shoes for Hrazdan River/showers
- Pair flip-flops or sandals
- Bathing suit
- Towels for showering and bathing
Recommended Items
- Backpack for hiking
- Toiletries (toothbrush/paste, soap/ body wash, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, dental floss)
- Comb or brush
- Sunscreen and lip protection
- Insect repellent
- Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
- Sunglasses
- Tissues, baby wipes
- Tylenol or Paracetamol (pain reliever)
- Water bottle
- Razor
- Feminine hygiene products
- Journal and pencil
- Phone/Camera and charger
- Compass, map or GPS
- First Aid kit
- Whistle and pepper spray for defensive use on wildlife
Optional
- Bandana, balaclava (face mask) or scarf for hiking
- Hiking poles and gloves
- Sports equipment (frisbee, soccer ball, badminton racket/flies)
- Binoculars
- Fishing rod and net
- Inflatable inner tube for river
- Musical instruments
- Books, card and board games
Please consult REI’s separate checklists for items to bring with you on hikes:
Hiking Under Two Hours:
*Day-Hiking-Checklist-Under-2-Hours (rei.com)
Hiking Over Two Hours:
www.campbjni.com 