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title: "Father & Son Trip Packing List"
description: "The following packing list is recommended for campers attending our Tree Climbers or Father & Son camp. The quantities shown are based on a half-week session. #### Clothing ☐ T-shirts, moisture-wicking (4) ☐ Long sleeve shirt (1) ☐ Sweatshirt or…"
url: "https://northernfrontier.org/resources/father-son-trip-packing-list/"
updated: "2025-10-31"
category: Parent Handbook / What to Pack
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# Father & Son Trip Packing List

The following packing list is recommended for campers attending our Tree Climbers or Father & Son camp. The quantities shown are based on a half-week session.

#### Clothing

☐ T-shirts, moisture-wicking (4)
☐ Long sleeve shirt (1)
☐ Sweatshirt or fleece (1-2)
☐ Rain jacket, lightweight (1)
☐ Shorts, quick dry (2)
☐ Swimsuit (1)
☐ Hiking pants (2)
☐ Underwear (4)
☐ Hiking socks, synthetic or wool (4-5)
☐ Trail shoes
☐ Hiking boots (broken in)
☐ Hat (for sun)

#### Essentials

☐ Bible, journal & pen
☐ Body soap & shampoo
☐ Showering towel & washcloth
☐ Swimming towel
☐ Toothbrush & toothpaste
☐ Pillow
☐ Sleeping bag
☐ Flashlight, headlamp & batteries
☐ Water bottle
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Insect repellent

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#### Trip-Specific Gear

**Backpacking Trip**
☐ Trekking poles (optional)

**Canoeing Trip**
☐ Water shoes
☐ Extra towel
☐ Lightweight gloves for paddling (optional)

**Fishing Trip**
☐ Fishing rod & tackle (optional–camp has limited supply)
☐ Polarized sunglasses

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**Other Optional Items:**
Comb or brush, camera, compass, small knife or multi-tool (fathers only), lightweight camp chair, camp shoes or sandals, small backpack or day pack.

**Northern Frontier Provides:**
Hiking backpack, tent, first aid kit, cooking and eating utensils. If you have your own gear that you prefer, you are welcome to bring that.

**What NOT to bring:**
✗ Electronic devices, including but not limited to radios, cell phones, tablets, laptops, or portable gaming systems, are not permitted.
✗ Weapons (hatchets, large knives, etc.)

**NOTE:**
Northern Frontier is in the Adirondacks Mountains. Cold or wet weather is always a possibility, so pack accordingly.
We strongly recommend marking personal items with the camper’s initials.