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OA Equipment List: Canoeing

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Content type: Document
Here is the list of equipment you will need if you are on "all-canoeing" trip; this type of trip canoes to a new destination each day. If you are on a "basecamp- canoeing" trip, you should refer to the "basecamp" equipment list. 

Backpacking Equipment List

Topics: Frosh Trip, Equipment, Information for Parents, Information for First-years & Transfers
Content type: Article

Here is all the information you need to pack for your Frosh Trip. When selecting gear for the trip, remember that you’ll be in the outdoors for five days, so you’ll want to bring only those things you need to be comfortable. Leave behind what isn’t necessary—extra stuff just adds weight. This equipment list is based on 40 years of experience running Outdoor Action Trips. If you bring ALL the gear on the list and ONLY the gear on the list, you’ll be comfortable in virtually any situation you’ll encounter on Frosh Trip.

OA Equipment Lists for Orientation

Topics: Frosh Trip, Leader Information, Equipment, Information for First-years & Transfers
Content type: Article

We have put together several different equipment lists to help you prepare and pack for your Outdoor Action small group Orientation program. You primarily just need to bring personal clothing items and OA provides other specialized equipment.These equipment lists are based on over 48 years of experience running Outdoor Action Trips.

OA Campus-based Day Trips

OA Basecamp Trips

OA Basecamp Trip Equipment List

Topics: Equipment
Content type: Article

Here is a draft of the equipment list for basecamp trips. Updated equipment lists for each type of trip will be posted in early August. 

OA Equipment List: Basecamp

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Content type: Document
Here is the list of equipment for those going on all types of basecamp trips, including "basecamp- hiking" and "basecamp- canoeing" trips. 

A Day on OA

Topics: Information for First-years & Transfers
Content type: Article
Types of Trips:

OA Equipment List: Backpacking

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Content type: Document
Here is the list of equipment you will need for your Outdoor Action Orientation Trip.

OA Equipment List: Campus-based

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Content type: Document
Here is the list of equipment you will need for your Outdoor Action Orientation Trip.

How do I Lead an OA Trip?

Topics: Leader's Only
Content type: Article

During the year, OA Leaders are responsible for planning both single- and multi-day trips.  As trip leaders, you will need to apply to lead, contact participants, plan the trip, manage equipment needs, and complete various post-trip responsibilities, such as de-issue and expense reports.

OA Equipment Rental

Topics: Equipment
Content type: Article
OA Equipment Room Location: 350 Alexander Street

Equipment rental is only for students, faculty and staff of Princeton University. PUID required. 

No rentals during spring break, reading period, and final exams. Limited schedule during midterms.

Contract Demyan Hryciw (demyanh at) for questions.