Newfoundland 1 Adventure Retreat Packing List – Women's Quest Retreat Packets

With all your clothing- the general idea is to choose quick-drying lightweight materials

Here are some recommended items to bring with you. Bring clothes for our daily activities as well as down/free time

Day Pack (21L-35L) * Small crush-down daypack for hiking or camelback type of hydration pack (we will be taking it for one overnight on Exploits Island)
BUG SPRAY!
Sandals (for kicking around town and maybe kayaking)
Trail shoes/running shoes with tread, and change of socks for walking on trails
Rain Jacket (Lightweight, WATERPROOF, Breathable),
Reusable Water Bottles (Two 1-Quart) or Hydration System
Yoga mat – optional
Sleepwear
Comfortable paddling pants/shorts for kayaking
long-sleeve rash guard to protect from sun while kayaking
A nice outfit for a few dinners if you would like (but anything is allowed)
2 tank tops & 2 t-shirts
Hiking Shorts/Pants (Longer, Quick-Dry, Lightweight)
2 Lightweight long-sleeve sweater or jacket for cooler evenings
Warm jacket and gloves
Toque (that is Canadian for wool hat)
Sun cap/hat, which can be secured on your head if windy
Polarized sunglasses with strap
Sunscreen and lip balm, use sunscreen/zinc reef safe. We will have a couple of big bottles of good local sunscreen so you don’t need to bring it unless you have sensitive skin
Ear Plugs
Headlamp
Energy Snacks and Drink Mixes
Camera and Accessories
Motion Sickness Remedies – for our fishing trip and the boat trip to Exploits
Toiletries – shampoo, moisturizer, soap, toothpaste, brush
Medications, antiseptic crème, band-aids, pain relief tablets, sun-burn cream
Camera/ phone
Reading and writing materials

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