ADVENTURE WV ORIENTATION TRIPS – PROGRAM PACKET
Adventure WV Orientation Trips Packing List—Odyssey 2017
Please visit http://adventureorientation.wvu.edu/registeredstudents for more equipment information. There you will find
information on the best types of gear, why we require certain items, and details about equipment such as boots, fabrics, and
raingear.
 EQUIPMENT FOR LOAN: Sleeping bags* and sleeping pads* can be borrowed at no charge from Adventure WV.
However, if you have your own and would like to bring them, you may and we’ll double check them. *You do NOT
need to notify us to borrow these items. They will be available when you check in for your program!
 BRING WARMER CLOTHING: It will be colder than you expect and you’ll end up dressing in layers! The weather at the
Outdoor Education Center is generally 10 degrees colder than temperatures in Morgantown. Check the weather and
be prepared.
 AVOID COTTON: Avoid cotton clothing as much as possible. Cotton does not keep you warm once it gets wet, which is
a big deal when you’re in the outdoors. Please bring SYNTHETIC (polyester, fleece, wool, nylon, etc.) as much as is
possible. Visit our website (address above) for more specifics on this.
 CONSIDER BUYING USED OR BORROWING: When beginning to prepare for your trip, consider that not everything
needs to be purchased new, nor do things have to have the latest and greatest brand names. Use what you have,
borrow from a friend or family member, or visit a local thrift store or discount store!
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1 pair of sturdy, hiking boots (waterproof is best)
1 pair of running shoes or sneakers, for wearing
around camp
1 pair of athletic sandals WITH A BACKSTRAP,
water shoes, or old sneakers—for wearing during
whitewater rafting
5-6 pairs of socks. A minimum of 1 pair should be
SYNTHETIC.
Warm SYNTHETIC Hat (fleece or wool)
Brimmed hat for sun protection (like a baseball
hat) (optional)
UPPER BODY
 A few t-shirts (4-5). At least 1 should be
SYNTHETIC. Bring WVU shirts if you have them!
 2-3 long-sleeved shirts. At least 1 should be
SYNTHETIC.
 1-2 tank tops (optional)
 WARM SYNTHETIC jacket/sweater (fleece). Do
NOT bring a cotton hoodie.
 Sports bras, as needed (SYNTHETIC is better than
cotton)
 1 pair of thin SYNTHETIC gloves (optional)
 1 SYNTHETIC vest or an extra SYNTHETIC long
sleeve layer (optional)
LOWER BODY
 Underwear (ideal to have at least 1 SYNTHETIC
pair)
 2-3 pairs of athletic shorts. Avoid jean shorts or
other cotton shorts. Also keep in mind that you
will be wearing a harness for various activities.
Compression shorts are recommended.
 1 pair of SYNTHETIC long underwear. Running
tights/spandex are perfect, as are fleece pants.
These need to fit under your other pair of
SYNTHETIC long pants.
 1 pair SYNTHETIC long pants. These should be
loose-fitting and able to fit over your long
underwear/running tights. Do NOT bring jeans or
cotton sweatpants.
 Bathing suit (or use athletic shorts & sports bra –
you’ll use these when whitewater rafting)
RAIN GEAR
 Waterproof rain jacket. See online for details. Do
NOT use a windbreaker as a rain jacket.
 Waterproof rain pants. See online for details.
(optional but recommended)
HYGIENE
(Please NO AEROSOLS!)
Consider repackaging or purchasing travel sizes.
 Toothbrush & toothpaste
 Lip Balm (preferably with SPF)
Phone (302) 293-5221 – [email protected] – adventurewv.wvu.edu – Fax (304) 293-5044
PO Box 6018, 2001 Rec Center Dr., Morgantown, WV 26508- 6018
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Sunscreen & Bug Spray (optional)
Shower supplies (travel supplies)
Toiletries (ex. deodorant)
SYNTHETIC pack towel (preferred) or small towel
Medications: If you regularly take any
medications, you MUST bring them on the trip
(and list them on your Participant Info Form)
(If applicable) Glasses, contacts, contact solution,
contact case, travel mirror
Hand sanitizer (optional)
EQUIPMENT
 18-gallon Rubbermaid Roughneck (or similar)
storage container: Please pack all of your gear
(except * sleeping bag* and *sleeping pad*) in
this container. It is important to have all the same
size containers so they pack easily in our trailers.
Label it with your name & decorate it to make it
your own!
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Day pack (small book bag or backpack). Do NOT
bring drawstring bags.
Sleeping Bag, Synthetic Fill, 20-45 degrees*Available from Adventure WV*
Sleeping Pad *Available from Adventure WV*
2 (1-quart) water bottles. Available for purchase
at check in.
Sturdy food container (plate or bowl), mug, and
spoon or spork. You will use these to eat your
meals with during the week. No glass!
Headlamp with fresh batteries AND extra
batteries. LED lights are strongly recommended.
Notebook/journal with pen to be used as your trip
journal (this is worth 10% of your grade for RPTR
140, the class associated with your trip)
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Past participants say they would recommend the following
items to other participants, but none of the items listed
below are required.
 Money (up to $50, please no more) for snacks on
the road and tipping your raft guides (optional,
but we strongly encourage tipping!)
 Pajamas (though wearing the other clothing items
you bring is a useful alternative)
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Watch with alarm
Pocket knife (3 inch blade or
smaller)
Sunglasses
1-2 bandanas. Many uses!
Crazy Creek chair (or similar) WITHOUT legs
Camera (you cannot use a phone or iPod as a
camera)
Travel pillow
Extra utensils (plastic knife, spoon, fork, bowl)
Snacks (AWV provides all food and snacks, but if
there is something you really like, feel free to
bring a small amount with you for the week)
DO NOT BRING. REALLY. DON’T.
 Cell phones or any other electronics (including
iPods and MP3 players). We will carry an
emergency cell phone and satellite phone in the
“off” position on the trip. Most of our participants
end up really appreciating the disconnect from
technology! If you bring your cell phone or
electronic to check-in, we will provide a locked
space to store it during the trip.
 Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. Bringing these items is
grounds for dismissal from the trip with no
refund. You may also be subject to university
and/or legal sanctions.
 Anything not on the packing list! We will do a
thorough gear check when you arrive and you will
be asked to leave extraneous items behind in our
locked spaces.
ADVENTURE WV ORIENTATION TRIPS – PROGRAM PACKET
*** Bringing a phone, electronic, or other prohibited item on the program will result in a full letter
grade deduction from your RPTR 140 grade. Bringing alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or weapons may result
in you being subject to university and/or legal sanctions***
For information regarding equipment please refer to:
http://adventureorientation.wvu.edu/registeredstudents
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