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| So, You've
signed up for an AdventureBus trip, and your first question is... "What
should I bring?" We've put together a basic list of essential
clothing and gear that is both practical and easily obtainable. We
don't want you to run out and buy lots of new gear just for this
tour, but having certain gear will make your experience more
comfortable and safer. The most important rule in adventure travel
and especially on AdventureBus is to bring only what you are
absolutely certain you will need. Packing too much stuff that you
most likely will not need can create more frustration and lessen the
enjoyment. |
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Things to Bring
To view how Ardell, one of
our guides packs, click here |
Gear
 One
duffle bag or soft sided suitcase, approx. 2'x3'x2
Daypack/backpack
and water bottle (Camelbaks®
and other hydration backpacks are one of the best inventions everor
so we like to think. Also, most backpacks can hold a hydration
reservoir aka "bladder")
Warm
sleeping bag 15-30 deg.***
Footware:
Hiking boots or sturdy sneakers.
Sport
sandals (Teva
type) to wear into the water on hikes, in
hot springs and to the showers.
(no flip-flops!!!!!)
Flashlight/Torch
(LED headlamps are the most handy)
Sun
screen, sun glasses, hat,
Winter hat (for chilly campfire nights)
Towel
(consider a pack towel to save room!)
Camera
and film (you’ll use more film than you
think, on average 1 roll per day! Digital
cameras can be recharged on the bus.)
Toiletries***
Pillowcase
(we have pillows on the bus!) |
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Clothing
Pack Light! You will be able to do laundry
by day 3-4 of your trip.
2
pairs of long pants
3-4
pair shorts ( zip-off pants are convenient)
3 T-shirts/tank
tops
1 long sleeve
shirt
1 fleece or sweatshirt
1
Light jacket/wind breaker for afternoon rain showers
1
bathing suit
5
pairs of socks and underwear
PJS
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hiking clothing at great discount prices!  |
Things NOT to bring
:
thermarest or inflatable sleeping pad.... we have these on
board!
Lightweight sleeping bags
flipflops
boomboxes
big tents
pillows...we have some on the bus,
Michael Bolton CDs,
copies of the Watchtower
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Guilty pleasures worth indulging
Sketch pads, journals, camera gear, discmans, cds, paperbacks, binoculars, telescopes, instruments
(call first if you plan on bringing an accordian)
and of course Ardell’s Achille's heel on the North to
Yellowstone, a packable fishing rod. (A Yellowstone fishing
license is $20 well spent, though many streams are Fly rod
only, and most are catch & release) |
Laundry: Laundry is available on most
tours usually mid week.
Dining Out: We will be dining out 1-3
times a trip, however you do not need to bring
anything extra. Moab and Jackson Hole are both
casual towns filled with people who are hiking and
biking like you!***Toiletries: Personal preferences of course, but don’t forget medications and
ample sunscreen including lip balm. The bus is equipped with basic
first aid needs. We recommend trial sizes, they’ll last about a
week, and then you’ll have more room in your bag for souvenirs!
Remember to pack liquids in your checked luggage, or make them less
than 2oz.
***Sleeping Gear:
A warm sleeping bag is crucial on all of our tours, especially the
Western tours as temperatures drop off considerably in high altitude
and desert environments. It should have at least a 20 degree rating.
We rent appropriate sleeping bags ($30) if you do not want to purchase
one, or make space for it in your luggage.
And yes, we do wash them between uses!
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Information on AdventureBus
Destinations: |
The Grand Canyon & The Wild West!
(and Best of the
National Parks)
Bryce Canyon:
Elevation: 7800'
Environment: high plains, very dry
Trails: flat to steep, 1-9 miles
Day weather: warm-hot, gear: hat, sunscreen, hydration pack, sturdy shoes
Night weather cool-cold gear: fleece jacket, long pants, winter cap
Zion Canyon
Elevation: 3500'
Environment: A mix of desert and scrub brush, very dry.
Trails: Angel’s Landing: steep ascent with drop offs and supporting
chains 5 miles
Narrows Riverwalk : Hike in the canyon along and in the Virgin River
1-7 miles
Day weather: HOT: gear: hat, sunscreen, hydration pack, sturdy shoes,
water shoes/sandals (no flip flops) and swimgear for the Narrows.
Night weather: cool: gear: fleece
Grand
Canyon
Elevation: 8000'
Environment: Alpine terrain, very dry
Trails: flat to very steep and dusty 1-8 miles
Optional Mule ride 200lb. limit $65
Day weather: warm to hot, gear: hat, sunscreen, hydration pack, sturdy
shoes, a
bandana to cover your mouth is handy.
Night weather: cool to cold gear: fleece, long pants, winter cap
Monument Valley
Elevation: 5500'
Environment: desert, very dry.
Trails: No Hiking allowed, we’ll take a narrated jeep tour instead
$20
Day weather: warm to hot
Night weather: warm to cool
Moab Area and Arches
Elevation: 4000'
Environment: desert valley, very dry
Trails: technical but not too steep
Day weather: hot, gear:
hat, sunscreen, hydration pack, sturdy
shoes,water
shoes for swim holes
Night weather: warm to cool
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North to Yellowstone
(and Best of the National Parks)
Yellowstone
Elevation: 5000-9000'
Environment: Targhee Plateau, a high altitude volcanic caldera
Trails: flat and steep, paved and technical 1-7 miles
Day weather: warm to hot, brief afternoon showers, gear: wind
breaker/raincoat hat, sunscreen, hydration pack, sturdy shoes,
Night weather: cool to cold, gear: fleece, long pants, winter caps, gloves,
water shoes for hot springs
Grand Teton
Elevation 6300-9000'
Environment: Alpine
Trails flat to steady uphill and steep. 1-15 miles
Day weather: warm to hot, brief afternoon showers, wind
breaker/raincoat, gear: wind
breaker/raincoat hat, sunscreen, hydration pack, sturdy shoes,
Night weather: cold, gear: fleece, long pants, winter caps, gloves
Death Valley and the Mojave
Red Rocks
Elevation: 2,600'-2,800'
Environment: Desert, arid, rocky, rugged
Trails: widely varied, easy to strenuous,
1- 4 miles
Day weather: warm to hot and dry,
Night weather : cool to cold
gear: hat, sunscreen,
hydration pack, sturdy shoes, nights: fleece, long pants, winter caps, gloves
Death Valley
Elevation: -287' to 6,000'
Environment: Evaporative basin, sandy, alkaline
Trails: easy to strenuous, depending on your choice. .5 to 4 miles
Day weather: warm to hot and dry,
Night weather : cool to cold
gear: hat, sunscreen, hydration pack, sturdy shoes,
nights: fleece, long pants, winter caps, gloves
Mojave National Preserve &
Joshua Tree National Park
Elevation: 2,600'-4,500'
Environment: Desert, arid, rocky, rugged
Trails: widely varied, easy to strenuous,
1- 4 miles
Day weather: warm to hot and dry,
Night weather : cool to cold
gear: hat, sunscreen,
hydration pack, sturdy shoes, nights: fleece, long pants,
winter caps, gloves
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