
Outdoor ACI Packing List
What you need to bring will vary depending on the type of trip, time of year, lodging situation, length, or other factors! Here are some examples of what to pack:
CLOTHING:
Being properly dressed is essential to enjoying your outdoor adventures. Layering will give you more versatility, depending on the weather and your activity level.
- Comfortable climbing clothing: During the course you will likely be getting on the wall. Please be sure to come properly dressed to belay and climb during the course.
- Waterproof and Breathable Shell: Rain jacket with a hood should always be in your pack just in case.
- Footwear: Climbing shoes if you have them and hiking shoes for the approach.
GEAR:
If you do not have your own, you can request to borrow any necessary gear during registration.
- Personal Hydration System: water bottles or bladder with a hose in your backpack. Recommended to have at least 2 (1) Liter bottles.
- Backpack: large enough to hold all your gear without strapping extra gear to the side. It’s nice to have a pack that has a hip belt to help support the weight. Recommended size is 25-35L pack.
- Climbing Helmet: required!
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Shoes
- Chalk Bag (optional)
- Belay Device
- Two Locking Carabiners (optional)
- One long runner or sling (optional)
- Any adaptive equipment or systems you use for climbing. For example, Evolv Climbing shoe and TRS foot!
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and hat for sun protection
- Medications – please let us know if you have medications that require refrigeration
- Camera – light, point and shoot or phone recommended
- Athletic tape
- Snacks/Food and Water: Please plan to bring a lunch, snacks, and water along with you for the day.
- Pen, pencil, or anything else you would like to bring for note taking (ACI handbooks will be provided).