EXPEDITION GENERAL & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST RECOMMENDATIONS

*indicates pretty well mandatory (the rest is recommended)

RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
Shovel
Ax and/or Saw
Bow or D-ring Shackles
*Recovery Points, front & rear
Recovery Strap (20,000 or greater recommended)
Leather Gloves for recovery
Winch (not mandatory-many vehicles on trek will be winch equipped)
HighLift Jack (we can supply at least one)
2X2 Sheet of Plywood for jack base

GENERAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
Basic Tool Kit
Spark Plug Socket
Jumper Cables (we can supply)
Tire Gauge
Compressor (we can supply)
*Fire Extinguisher (multipurpose)

FUEL
*MINIMUM 3 -20 litre NATO-style jerry cans (jeep style will work if stored outboard)

SPARES
Filters, hoses, bulbs, belts (we may supply)

LOCATION/COMMUNICATION
*CB RADIO (if portable type, need roof antenna accessory attachment)
Guide Books (we will supply)
*Personal Compass
Vehicle Compass
Cellular Phone (only good up to a certain point north)
GPS

EQUIPMENT
Roof Rack (recommended for carrying gas cans, etc)-you might borrow one

GENERAL/MISC.
*Good Flashlight with spare batteries
*Knife
*Matches in a waterproof container
*Food & Water (enough for each person for three days (US 5 gallon water container is good)-see detailed list further on
*Thermos (recommend Mountain Co-op-it keeps the hottest)
*Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Plastic Trash Bags
*Good Quality Snow-type Sunglasses
*First Aid Kit (see separate listing)
Camera and/or Camcorder-you'll wish you did if you don;t
Computer-if you wish

CLOTHING (very important)
N.B. NEED CLOTHING FOR SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW FREEZING CONDITIONS
*Good Quality Breathable Shell with Liner and/or Heavy Duty Arctic Parka (Woods-type)
*Fleece Pullovers or Zip-ups (heavy-minimum 200 or 300)
*Fleece Zip-up Pants (recommend at least 2 pair)-no jeans, but cords aren't bad if the weather isn't bad
*Technical Base Layers (underwear-long-john-type)-no cotton, must be medium-to-heavy (expedition weight) polyester (enough for the trip)-we might find a laundromat
*Good Wool or Technical-type Socks, with wicking properties (no cotton)(get silk or polyester liners too)
*Breathable/Waterproof Pant Pullovers (overgarment-they are on sale right now)
Good Winter Hiking-type Boots
*Good Quality (Sorel-type with wicking liners) Snowmobile/Trapper-style Boots (extra liner not a bad idea)--40C to -100C
*Good Mitts & Gloves (get silk or polyester liners too)
*A Good Arctic-type Hat or two (All Coats should be hooded)

SURVIVAL GEAR
1 Pen-type Flare Gun with minimum of 3 1000 ft red distress flares
1 Emergency Blanket per person
1 -40c Sleeping Bag per person
Power Bars (separate from food supply)
Expedition Quality 4-season Tent
Single-burner camp stove (not propane)

FOOD
Dry Packaged-type (de-hydrated or Vacuum-packed)
Need a Good Cooler
Beverages, including coffee, tea, creamer, etc.
Pots for coffee and cooking
Plenty of Liquids
EMERGENCY FOOD & DRINK FOR MINIMUM OF THREE DAYS

CONTENTS OF FIRST AID KIT
4-pair rubber gloves
1-CPR microshield
30 Band Aids
10 4X4 gauze pads
1 Scissors
5 Triangular Bandages
4 Rolls 3 inch cling
2 Emergency survival blankets (foil)
2 Rolls of Medical Tape