What To bring, and what NOT to bring to Piedra Camp

Camp weather is expected to be warm/hot during the days and cool/cold at night. Rain is anticipated.

For those of you who wish to add to your list upon arrival, we have included some typical pricing from our local store. You should print this list out for reference. If you think we might have forgotten something, please contact us--we may have a loaner.
Clothes & Accessories
__ Rain poncho or rain coat ($6 Wal-Mart)
__ Jeans or similar
__ Undershorts & or long johns
__ T-shirts
__ Shorts
__ Socks
__ Long sleeved shirt
__ Warm sweater or fleece jumper
__ Warm coat
__ Vest (optional)
__ Something to sleep in
__ 2 pr hiking boots / sneakers (bring 2 pairs in case of a bad thing happening)
__ Shoes/sandles for crossing creek (opt.)
__ Something to sleep in
__ Sun hat and a warm hat
__ Leather work gloves ($10 - $20 Wal-Mart)
__ Clean clothes to wear home (optional)
__ Personal toiletries:  toothbrush & toothpaste, hair brush/comb, biodegradable skin soap, razor/shaving supplies, unscented deodorant, etc.  Ladies, moontime supplies with zip lock bag for each.  NO perfume, hair spray, make-up, scented deodorant, etc.
__ Prescription medicines (must be disclosed with registration)

Camping Particulars
 __ Tent ($30 - $40 Wal-Mart)
__ Ground cloth for under tent ($10 Wal-Mart)
__ Sleeping bag ($10 - $50 Wal-Mart)
__ Sleeping pad ($10 - $30 Wal-Mart)
__ Hunting or folding knife ($10 - $20 Wal-Mart)

 __ Food and snacks (make a menu for yourself prior to shopping at supermarket)
__ Wool / warm blanket (yes, in addition to sleeping bag)
__ Flashlight and batteries and extra batteries ($6+ Wal-Mart. Batteries approx. $6 pkg)
__ Insect repellant, sun screen (both optional, but recommended!  Try to get least smelly)
__ Pillow (optional) (they cost from about $6 upwards from Wal-Mart)
__ Towel & wash cloth ($10 Wal-Mart)
__ Canteen or water container (for going hiking) ($6 Wal-Mart)
__ Camera and film (optional)
__ Notebook and pen (optional)
__ Compass (optional)
__ Small pack for when hiking

Miscellaneous
__ Drum or other ceremonial items as desired
__ Cigarette rolling tobacco, papers & lighter(s)
__ Wishbone from a chicken
__ Personal possession (a possession which has great personal significance and value) to release in the Give-Away Ceremony (no feathers, crystals or other potentially living things)
__ Special toy(s) if child

Don't Bring
 - NO electronic devices, alcohol or drugs
- NO pets
- NO cigarettes.  Hand-rolls are OK.
Items that will be provided for you

We thought you might wish to know some of the items that will be provided for you and the camp in general that you do not need to worry about. Most of these things will be shared amongst the group.
Stove, fuel & stand
Tarps, poles & rope to construct group shelter
Kitchen shelter
Kitchen table
Gas lantern & gas
Camp chair (please bring your own if not flying to camp)
Tools such as saws & shovels
Eating tools including plate, bowl, coffee cup, silverware
These staples (only): salt, pepper & coffee
Camp water containers
 Cooking tools such as skillet, posts, toaster coffee pot, tea pot, can opener, cake turner, cooking spoon, dish towel, sponge, pot holder, dish soap, dishwashing bowl, etc.
Kitchen accessories including baggies, trash bags, paper towel, aluminum foil, juice containers, etc.
Minor medicine chest items.
Toilet paper
Lantern & fuel
Cold/ice box
Food storage box

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