Information on Clothing and Gear Lists for Project Courage and Transitions

GirlVentures will provide the group gear: camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, etc.), food, and other materials and equipment. We have some personal gear we can loan. You must call to arrange to borrow clothing at least 3 weeks before your course start. 

To make an appointment for gear fitting:
1. Click on the Gear Fitting Schedule to see blocks of time we have reserved for Gear Fitting.
2. Click on the time, to see the end time.
PLEASE NOTE: Last fitting must start 30 minutes before the end of the fitting period. if fittiings go from 3-6pm, you must arrive no later than 5:30p.m.
3. After you have chosen a time to come for a fitting, please email Sarah Gill to sign up.

New dates will be added each week. Please try to borrow within 3 weeks of your course, and not before. Thank you.

You will be living outside for 14 days, and having the proper clothing is important for your comfort and safety.  You will be carrying your gear on your back and you will be ready for all kinds of weather. The packing lists are to be followed EXACLTY.

Please call 415.864.0780 ext. 304 if you have any questions or would like to set up a time to come in to the office to borrow gear.

Please click on the correct list, read it all carefully, and use the checklist for packing.

Project Courage Packing List
Transitions Packing List

Some tips: Wool is a longtime favorite of campers because it keeps you warm even when it’s wet.  Synthetic fabrics such as fleece, polar fleece, capiline, and polypropylene are also great for the outdoors.  Cotton t-shirts are O.K., but in general, cotton is not ok for camping because it takes a long time to dry, and it won’t keep you warm when it’s wet.  Bring loose fitting, comfortable clothes, and remember, they will get dirty!  Please do not bring platform shoes, platform boots, or workboots; they are not suitable for hiking.