What You Need to Bring for
California Outings

You will be staying in a volunteer base camp that will have campsites, water, and toilets. Unless specified, tools and equipment will be provided.

You will be responsible to bring the following gear:

Camping Gear

• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Air mattress
• Foam pad & pillow
• Folding chair
• Bring a hammock if you’d like!

Work Gear

• Work gloves
• Work clothes (include long pants)
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Sturdy work shoes
• Gardening or rain boots (if attending in early spring months)
• Water bottle or large canteen
• Day pack

Personal Gear

• Hiking boots
• Thick socks
• Underwear
• Long Johns
• T-shirts
• Swimsuit
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Shirts (wool shirts in cool season)
• Jacket
• Sweatshirt
• Sweatpants
• Wool cap
• Compact raincoat or poncho
• Towels
• Hygiene products
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Comb/brush
• Razor
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Pain reliever
• Laxative
• Motion sickness pills
• Special medications (allergy, bee sting kit, etc.)
• Band-Aids
• Moleskin
• Flashlight (with fresh batteries)
• Small backpack/fannypack
• Bug repellent
• Chapstick
• Glasses
• Sunglasses

Optional Gear

• Camera
• Film
• Fishing pole
• Reel
• Tackle
• A good book!

What You Need To Bring for
Hawaii Outings

Please read this list carefully. You are responsible for these items:

• Hiking boots
• Thick socks
• Underwear
• T-shirts
• Swimsuit
• Jeans
• Shirts
• Shorts
• Sleep wear
• Windbreaker
• Sweatshirt & pants
• Compact raincoat or rain poncho
• Hygiene products
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Comb/brush
• Razor
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Pain reliever
• Mild laxative
• Motion sickness pills
• Band-Aids
• Moleskin
• Large canteen
• Work gloves
• Wide-brimmed hat (to protect ears and face from sun)
• Chapstick
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Work clothes
• Camera w/film
• Binoculars
• Alarm clock
• Small flashlight
• Backpack/fannypack
• Beach towels
• Sandals
• Snorkeling gear/fins (less expensive than renting them on the island)

On the first half of our trip, we sleep in rustic cabins with bunk beds.

If you prefer more privacy and want to sleep in a grassy area nearby be sure to bring your sleeping bag, pillow, mat, tent and a plastic tarp or plastic drop cloth to cover your tent in case of rain. You will have access to the cabins to store your belongings while we are gone during the day. Also, the cabins can get cold at night. Yes, even in Hawaii! We recommend you bring an extra blanket with you for a good night’s rest.

A few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your trip:
You must be prepared for rainy conditions. Make sure that you bring along a compact rain poncho. It will most likely be warm during the day and cool in the evening. Be sure to bring along plenty of sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to cover your ears and face. Also, at mid-week we will need to relocate to the condominiums on the Kona side of the island. It is nearly a two-hour drive so we need to make the “crossing” in one trip. It is therefore critical that you pack as light as possible. Mark your belongings clearly so that they are not mistaken or lost at the airport.

Expedition Conditions:
During the expedition you are under the direction of the National Park Service staff and Foundation Expedition Leaders. Your safety is very important to us. It is critical that volunteers cooperate with the Expedition Leaders and Park Service personnel. Working in the field inevitably involves unforeseen situations. Flexibility and cooperation are essential.