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Equipment List
Prince William Sound Alaska Sea Kayaking - Prime
Welcome to NOLS! We look forward to having you with us this summer in Alaska.
This list will help you decide what to bring with you to Alaska. The NOLS Alaska outfitting department can provide you with
all the equipment on this list other than those items designated “must bring” or “bring if you want.” We recommend that
you only bring gear that you already own. The actual gear needed for your course may vary slightly, depending on
instructor judgment, course location, season and recent weather.
Here are three options to help guide your gear purchasing process:
1) Purchase or rent from us. We have a full retail store with experienced staff that can outfit you completely, tailoring
your options according to route, weather and time of year. You will get only the equipment you need with no extra
purchases.
2) Already have items? Bring them along! Your instructors will inspect your gear and determine if it is suitable for your
course. If an item is not approved, you can leave it with your luggage in our storage lockers.
3) Want to shop before your course begins? Browse the NOLS online store at store.nols.edu
Or you can find Preferred Retailers in your area at http://www.nols.edu/about/partnerships/preferred_retailers/
We recommend renting gear from NOLS rather than purchasing expensive gear specifically for your course. While
you do not have to rent gear from us, there are several reasons why we suggest it. Our rental gear is high quality, chosen and
maintained specifically for the use it receives on our courses. The rental prices are reasonable given the wear the equipment
receives. Also, if you plan to eventually purchase gear, you will have a better understanding of your future needs and
preferences after the course. Finally, even if your equipment is appropriate, it will receive lots of hard use. Students are often
surprised at the amount of wear put on their personal gear during a course. If you still wish to buy gear before your course,
please read our equipment descriptions carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
In addition to your course tuition, you have been billed an equipment deposit, which will be applied to the charges you incur
for rental, cleaning, purchase of personal items and any loss or damage to our gear. Total charges will vary depending upon the
amount of equipment that you rent or purchase from us. Please note that rental prices in the table below cover the entire
course. Please note that ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
If you have any questions, or if you would like more information regarding any of the items in the equipment list, please
contact our staff in Palmer at (907) 745-4047; or email alaska_equipment@nols.edu; or visit our web site at www.nols.edu
The availability of each item is indicated as follows:
Rental –the item can be rented from NOLS.
Purchase Only – the item can be purchased from NOLS.
Must Bring – the item is not available from NOLS, but is required.
Bring If You Want – the item in not available from NOLS and is optional for your course.
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© National Outdoor Leadership SchoolUpper Body Clothing
You need at least three insulating layers, a wind-proof layer, a rain layer and a t-shirt. Make sure your layers fit comfortably
over each other. If you get cold easily, we suggest that you take four insulating layers, or three layers plus a vest. You should
have two lightweight insulating layers: one to wear on the water, and one to wear in camp.
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
Mid- or expedition-weight synthetic or
performance wool is best. For sea kayaking,
Base Layer (Long Purchase you’ll want one to wear on the water and a dry
$30-$100 2
Underwear Top) Only one to wear in camp. (Examples: Mountain
Hardwear Extend, Patagonia Capilene, Ibex
wool, Icebreaker wool)
A vest can supplement other upper layers,
Fleece or Insulated Bring If Bring If which is good for folks who get cold easily.
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Vest You Want You Want (Examples: Patagonia Synchilla Vest, Mountain
Hardwear Mountain Tech Vest)
Light- to mid-weight fleece jacket that fits over
Purchase
Fleece Jacket $50 1 your base layers. (Example: Mountain
Only
Hardwear Microchill)
A warm, synthetic-filled jacket that fits over
your base layers. (Examples: Mountain
Insulated Jacket $20 $190 1
Hardwear Compressor, Patagonia Nano Puff
Hoody)
To wear on warm days. We strongly
Purchase recommend a lightweight wool or polyester top
T-shirt $60 1
Only (not cotton). We have Icebreaker wool for sale
with the NOLS AK logo.
Your rain parka should be roomy enough to fit
comfortably over all upper-body layers. Coated
Rain Parka $20 $195 1 nylon or waterproof/breathable parkas are
acceptable. Ponchos are not acceptable. We
rent Gore-Tex Pro Shell jackets.
We rent a waterproof breathable pullover with
Paddle Jacket
$20 $250 1 hood. If you bring one it must be waterproof
with Hood
and have a hood.
Personal Flotation No A type III life jacket designed for kayaking. We
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Device Charge recommend renting ours.
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© National Outdoor Leadership SchoolLower Body Clothing
You need two to three lower-body insulating layers that fit comfortably over each other and underneath your wind or rain
pants. You should have two lightweight insulating layers: one to wear on the water, and one to wear in camp.
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
Mid- or expedition-weight synthetic or
Base Layer (Long Purchase performance wool is best. (Examples:
$30 2 pairs
Underwear) Bottoms Only Mountain Hardwear Extend, Patagonia
Capilene, Ibex wool, Icebreaker wool).
Rain Pants $20 $175 1 pair We rent Gore-Tex Pro Shell rain pants.
Nylon hiking pants are recommended for
Nylon Pants $10 $65-$75 1 pair protection from bugs and dense vegetation.
We rent durable nylon shell pants.
Light nylon shorts. Pockets are nice to have.
Bring If Bring If
Nylon Shorts 1 pair Shorts may be used for swimming on sunny
You Want You Want
days.
Miscellaneous Clothing
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
Sun Hat or Baseball Purchase
$20-$25 1 Should be wide-brimmed to protect from sun.
Cap Only
Any fleece hat that will fully cover your ears. A
Fleece or Wool Hat $4 $30 1
wool ski hat is fine.
Lightweight polypropylene gloves may be
Purchase
Glove Liners $10-$20 1 pair layered with heavier gloves for warmth or
Only
worn alone for sun protection.
Fleece or Wool Purchase Durable gloves made from fleece, Ragg wool
$15 1 pair
Gloves Only or mid-weight polypropylene.
2-3 pairs of Undergarments made from merino wool or
Purchase
Underwear/Bra $35-$40 Underwear; polypropylene wick moisture away from your
Only
1 Bra skin and are highly recommended.
We rent Sou’wester type rain hats. Optional;
Rain Hat $5 $45 1
your sunhat might work fine for rain.
Neoprene Poagies or
$5 $45 1 pair We rent neoprene poagies.
Paddling Gloves
Footwear
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
These rubber boots will be your primary
footwear during the course. Since the boots
take a real beating from the sharp rocks and
Rubber Boots $15 $100 1 pair
barnacles along the beaches, we recommend
you rent this item from us. We rent XtraTuf
brand 16" Non-insulated Boots.
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© National Outdoor Leadership SchoolFootwear (Continued)
Must be 75 to 100% wool, merino wool, heavy
Purchase
Socks $15-$20 3-4 pairs ragg type or thick polypropylene. No
Only
wool/cotton blends.
You’ll prefer some lightweight, waterproof
Purchase footwear around camp. We sell Crocs
Camp Shoes $35 1 pair
Only Specialist. (More examples: Holeys Coastal
Boot, Crocs Bistro—no vent holes)
Neoprene socks may be worn with camp
Purchase shoes and on the water with rubber boots.
Neoprene Socks $25 1 pair
Only (Example: SealSkinz All Season Waterproof
Socks)
Sleeping Gear
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
We stock synthetic-filled sleeping bags with a
temperature rating of 20 degrees F or colder.
Sleeping Bag $25 $180 1
Due to Alaska’s extremely wet environment,
down and feather bags are not recommended.
We rent closed-cell foam pads; however, we
recommend and sell ¾ length self-inflating
Sleeping Pad $3 $60-$100 1 sleeping pads. We do not rent self-inflating
pads. (Example: Therm-a-rest Pro-Lite Small
or Regular)
A compression stuff sack makes your sleeping
Sleeping Bag
smaller to pack. (Examples: OR Ultralight
Compression $5 $28-$35 1
Compression Sack, Granite Gear Round Rock
Stuff Sack
Solid Compression Sack)
Packs & Bags
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
These nylon bags are made especially for NOLS
Large Equipment Bag $10 $75 1
paddling courses.
Lightweight Zip Nylon duffle bags: 1 large (~12x24") and 1
1 oversize
Duffle or Large Stuff $2.50 $15-$25 small (~9x18"). Used to keep clothing and
& 1 small
Sack personal gear organized.
Used to organize items in your bag. Lightweight
Small Stuff Sacks $1-$4 $5-$15 1-2 drysacks are convenient (example: eVent Sil
DrySack).
3mm durable, sturdy, plastic trash compactor
Waterproof Bag Purchase
$0.75 2-3 bags. These can be found in most grocery
Liners Only
stores.
Used to organize and store food while at camp.
Purchase
Zip Duffle $15 1 (example: Outdoor Products 12x24 Deluxe
Only
Duffle)
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© National Outdoor Leadership SchoolMiscellaneous Items
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
Purchase
Bandana $3 1-2 For multiple uses.
Only
Purchase
Lighter $1.50 1-2 Used to light stoves. Do not bring a zippo.
Only
Purchase 1 Bowl Tupperware-type bowl, 1-2 pints, with a lid.
Eating Gear $5-$10
Only 1 Spoon Lexan/plastic spoon.
Purchase
Eyeglass Retainer $5-$10 1 Good brands are Chums and Croakies.
Only
Purchase
Insect Repellent $6 1 A small bottle, 2-3 oz.
Only
Purchase
Lip Balm $2.50 1 Stick or cream with sun protection.
Only
You can rent this if bugs will be a problem on
Mosquito Headnet $3 $12 1
your course.
A small spiral notebook is fine. Avoid
Notebook and Purchase
$6-$12 1 of each hardcover. We sell a durable notebook with
Pen/Pencil Only
waterproof pages.
If you wear prescription glasses or lenses, you
Prescription Glasses Must Must should bring a spare set. Even if you wear
NA
and Contact Lenses Bring Bring contact lenses daily, plan to carry a pair of
glasses into the field.
A tube or bottle of 2-3 oz. should be plenty. A
sun protection factor of 30 or greater is
Purchase 1 tube or
Sport Sunscreen $5-$7 necessary. A physical sun block such as zinc
Only bottle
oxide is strongly recommended for people
who burn easily.
Durable with 100% UV protection. If you
wear prescription lenses, bring your own
Purchase
Sunglasses $60-$70 1 pair prescription sunglasses or look for a quality
Only
pair of clip-on shades. We sell Optic Nerve.
(Other good brands: Julbo, Native)
Toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush,
moisturizer, prescription meds, tampons.
Must Sample sizes of 2 oz are preferable. No
Toilet Articles $2.50-$6 NA
Bring deodorant or excessive items. We have basic
toiletries for sale if you forget something at
home.
Must Must Bring a waterproof watch with an alarm even
Watch 1
Bring Bring if you do not normally wear one.
Wide-mouth quart- or liter-size. A lightweight
Water Bottle or Purchase
$10-$25 1-2 bladder system also works well. We sell
Water Bladder Only
Platypus SoftBottle and Nalgene.
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© National Outdoor Leadership SchoolOptional Items
Rental Purchase Check
Equipment Quantity Comments
Price Price List
Bring If Bring If Bring a small, durable camera with plenty of
Camera 1
You Want You Want extra batteries and memory cards.
Bring If Bring If
Book 1 A small book for pleasure reading.
You Want You Want
Bring If Bring If Some folks prefer to supplement their diet
Vitamins NA
You Want You Want with a multi-vitamin.
There are lots of ways to make coffee in the
Coffee & Coffee Purchase
Price varies NA wilderness: a French press or coffee sock
Making System Only
works well. We sell GSI Personal Java Press.
Bring If Bring If
Knife 1 A small pocketknife or multi-tool.
You Want You Want
Headlamp or Bring If Bring If Good idea for late July courses. Should be
1
Flashlight You Want You Want lightweight.
NOLS provides fishing gear for your course,
Bring If Bring If
Fishing Gear 1 set however if you have personal gear, you are
You Want You Want
welcome to bring it.
Synthetic polyester fabric tube. Use it as a
Purchase
Buff $25 1 headband, neck gaiter, balaclava, cap, face
Only
mask, wristband, or scrunchy.
Vacuum bottles are great. Be sure it is
Purchase
Thermos $25 1 stainless and not glass. We sell ½ Liter
Only
thermos’s with the NOLS logo on them.
A luxury item for sitting around camp and in
Purchase
Camp Chair $45 1 classes. (Example: Crazy Creek Hex 2.0
Only
Original Chair)
Nice for those really rainy days. We sell
Purchase
Umbrella $35-$45 1 Montbell Trekking Umbrella and large golf
Only
umbrellas.
You are welcome to bring a harmonica or
Bring If Bring If
Instrument 1 other small instrument that can withstand a
You Want You Want
damp environment.
Shared Group Equipment—NOLS will supply
Expedition members share both the use of and the responsibility for the group gear that NOLS issues. NOLS charges only for
group equipment lost or damaged. Keep in mind that NOLS evaluates gear from a number of perspectives beyond those that
an individual user might consider. Performance, durability and simplicity are all contributing factors towards our gear selection.
Tents Compass Trowel or Shovel
Stoves, Fuel Bottles & Fuel Maps Fishing Gear
Bear Spray GPS Repair Kits
Cooking Gear/Spice Kits Reference Books Soap and Hand Sanitizer
First Aid: Our instructors carry adequate first aid kits. There is no need to bring you own.
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