SBFC provides all personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, safety glasses, and leather work gloves. You are welcome to bring your own pair of work gloves if you prefer.

We also supply all trail tools and equipment, so personal tools should be left at home.

For multi-day projects, SBFC provides all group gear,  including a stove with fuel, cookware, group water filter, camp tarp, and toilet paper. We strongly encourage you to bring a personal water filter if you have one.

volunteer PACKING LIST

Clothing:

  • Rain jacket and rain pants (a MUST have!)

  • Full set of long underwear

  • 1 set of work clothes; pants, long-sleeved shirt, t-shirt

  • Warm pants for evening

  • 1 wool or fleece shirt/sweaters/jackets

  • Hiking socks

  • Sleeping socks (1 pair that you don't plan to hike in)

  • Underwear

  • Warm mittens or gloves, warm hat

  • Sun hat/ sunglasses

 Footwear:

  • Broken-in hiking boots with ankle support; Goretex/waterproof is nice (no tennis shoes and avoid brand new if you can help it!)

  • Creek-crossing shoes such as Chacos, Tevas (keep these handy for the hike in as you might be crossing streams. No flip flops!)

 Camping Gear:

  • Tent

  • Warm sleeping bag

  • Sleeping pad

  • Kitchen kit: Sturdy Tupperware, & hot mug (spoon/fork and plate/bowl are optional—SBFC will provide these items)

  • Personal biodegradable toiletries (non-fragrant, bears are attracted to smelly stuff)

  • Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes

  • Water bottles/Camelback or similar bladder to carry at least 2 liters (3 recommended). Please don’t overlook this suggestion!

  • Flashlight/headlamp

  • Personal medications (Epi-pen if you have allergies)

  • Waterproof matches/ lighter

  • Medium-Large backpack (or similar if car camping)

  • Day pack

      

Optional Items - Keep it light!:

  • Work gloves

  • Personal water filter

  • Hiking poles

  • Bear spray

  • Camp chair

  • Gaiters

  • Leatherman or all-purpose tool

  • Battery travel alarm clock

  • Bug repellent

  • Camera (and waterproof bag)

  • Frisbee | book | small game or cards

  • Binoculars

  • GPS

  • Garbage bags to line your backpack

    If you do not have all of the required gear, contact the crew leader—some equipment can be shared with other participants. Try to “cross-use” what you are packing. For example, leave the pillow at home and stuff a sweatshirt with clothes for padding.