Step 1:
Download and print the CV Clothing and Equipment List and Joe Camper.
Step 2:
Read the CV Clothing and Equipment List and Joe Camper very closely. Note how cotton is not recommended and the highest quality gear should be your rain jacket and sleeping bag.
Step 3:
Use the diagram below to help you understand how the CV Clothing and Equipment List and Joe Camper are organized and packed according to “In-Camp Gear” and “Trail Gear.”
Joe Camper shows how Trail Gear is utilized.
Step 4:
Ensure your trail sack, officially called a dry bag, is 20-35 Liters in size.
Step 5:
Purchase or borrow some gear, use the CV Clothing and Equipment List as a checklist, pack it (keeping in mind to separate In-Camp Gear and Trail Gear), check it twice, and head north!
Questions?
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