Packing List

List of 5 items.

• Layered Clothing

  The best approach to dressing for the outdoors is a system that allows the student to add and remove layers of clothing as the temperature changes. The three main layers are the following:
  
  Wicking Layer: This layer stays directly against the skin and wicks away moisture from the skin. For example: polypro underwear, quick dry nylon pants. Note: avoid cotton as it keeps moisture next to the skin.
  
  Insulation Layer: Suggested clothing includes a wool sweater or fleece jacket.
  
  Wind Layer: Wind-proof layer that protects student from wind and rain, for example: rain coat, Gore Tex jacket, or ski jacket in the winter.

• Seasonal Differences

  Each season has different demands and challenges. Below is a list of clothing required for each:
  
  

  	Spring / Fall	Winter
  Wicking Layer	Polypro underwear Non-cotton long sleeve shirt Quick dry shorts and pants Under Armour	Polypro underwear Non-cotton long sleeve shirt Under Armour
  Insulation Layer	Wool or fleece sweater Fleece pants Fleece or down vest	Wool or fleece sweater Fleece pants Fleece or down vest
  Outer Layer	Raincoat and rain pants	Gore Tex or other windproof/ water resistant jacket and ski pants
  Feet	Hiking boots Sturdy shoes x2 (old pair for water use) Wool and/or polypro socks	winter boots (-40ºC rating with removable liner) wool and/or polypro socks
  Head, Face, Fingers	ball cap gloves sunglasses sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) toque	gloves/mitts with waterproof shell and removable liner toque scarf/neck balaclava

  
  Please note that all students must have a sleeping bag rated to -20ºC. An insulated sleeping pad and a 30 litre Sealine dry bag are strongly recommended.

• OE Bag

  Students are expected to arrive with a small “OE Backpack” that will contain the following items: 1 litre BPA free water bottle, sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), sunglasses, whistle, sun hat, extra layer of clothing, pen.

• Unique OE Program Requirements

  Grade 10 Environmental Leadership
  (available to Grade 10 students and new Grade 11)
  The following gear is required. (We recommend that students first try to borrow from family, friends, or students who have completed this program in the past)
  
  Whitewater canoeing and river rescue: wet suit, wet shoes (closed-toed and in good condition)
  
  Grade 11/12 Leadership in Outdoor Recreation
  (available to Grade 12 and qualified Grade 11 students)
  The following gear is required. (We recommend that students first try to borrow from family, friends or students who have completed this program in the past)
  
  Winter Camping : -20ºC rated sleeping bag, Therm-A-Rest or sleeping pad, boots with removable liners rated to -40ºC

• Finding the Gear

  School Stores has many of the items needed for orientation programs and outdoor education classes, as well as Wildrock Outfitters located in Peterborough, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) in Toronto and other major cities, and other similar retail outlets:
  
  

  • Wildrock Outfitters
    Toll free: 1.888.WILDROC (945.3762)
    Telephone: 705.745.9133
  • Mountain Equipment Co-op
    Toll Free (in North America): 1.888.847.0770
    Telephone: 604.876.6221 (International calls)
  • Canadian Tire 
    Telephone: 705.745.1388 (Chemong Road Store, Peterborough)
    Telephone: 705.742.0406 (Lansdowne Street West Store, Peterborough)
  • Mark's
    Telephone: 705.748.9570 (Lansdowne Street West Store, Peterborough)