What to Bring
Updated Dec 19, 2024
⭐️ Please write your name on all personal gear
iPods/tablets/cell phones cannot be used from Burns to camp or anytime during camp
Enjoy a technology free environment 🙂
- SLEEPING BAG (include a blanket if your sleeping bag will not keep you warm in possible sub 40 degree nights)
- BACKPACKING MATTRESS or FOAM PAD
- PILLOW
- SMALL (day) BACKPACK (large enough to carry sack lunch, 2 qt. size water bottles or 2 ltr. camelback, and other miscellaneous items… Waist strap recommended) NO STRING OR SPIKE BAGS
- WATER BOTTLES (2 – 32 oz. size) and/or HYDRATION PACK (2 ltr. or greater) – this may be the same as your small backpack above
- WATER FILTRATION DEVICE (if you have one – we recommend something like this) or a few water purification tablets. A small device is enough for several teammates to share if needed (only to be used on the Big Day – may not end up being used)
- WORKOUT CLOTHES & SWEATS (a few changes; yes, it could get cold) NO tank tops or muscle shirts
- WINDBREAKER / RAIN JACKET (so it won’t rain), GLOVES or MITTENS (so it won’t snow)
- SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS (to prevent sunburn, please bring light colored shirts that cover your shoulders
- SOCKS at least a dozen pair (plan on throwing them away when you get home)
- HAT WITH BRIM or BASEBALL CAP light colored (REQUIRED WEAR due to sun) NO VISORS
- WORKOUT SHOES (a couple of pairs) If new, make sure they are broken in!!!
- SWIMSUIT & TOWEL
- PERSONAL TOILETRY ITEMS (toothpaste, biodegradable shampoo, etc.)
- SUNSCREEN and CHAPSTICK and A BIG SMILE
- INSECT REPELLENT
- DIRTY CLOTHES BAG with your name on it
- FLASHLIGHT or HEADLAMP with new batteries
- CUP (12 oz. for drinking hot and cold liquids)
- ENERGY BARS / TRAIL FOOD for the Big Day (you’ll be on the trail from 7:30am to 4-6pm)
ATTENTION: Campers who have allergies or have reactions to bee stings must bring appropriate
medication and/or bee sting injection kits.
ATTENTION: Campers who are taking Rx medication(s) must bring in original bottle(s). Bring to registration as these items will be checked in with medical staff at the time of registration in Burns.
Merch
A limited number of Steens Mt. Camp Designer Nike Short Sleeved ($45) and Long Sleeve T-Shirts ($50), Hooded Pullover Sweatshirts ($60) Steens Lanyards ($10) Steens Designer Stickers ($5) SteensCamper Coffee Cups ($15-25) will be available for purchase at the Camps Location Only.
No online sales. No credit card sales. Check or Cash only.
Optional T-shirt swap: Bring a running/racing/school t-shirt to swap with a fellow camper. (Harland likes real old ones, he has been known to trade a camp deposit or even a partial camp fee for some early 70’s or 80’s vintage t-shirts/etc.)