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OA Equipment List: Canoeing

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.

OA Equipment List: Basecamp

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

OA Equipment List: Campus-based

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

OA Equipment List: Backpacking

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

MSR Wind Pro II Stove

The incredible efficiency and versatility of the original WindPro stove, adapted to burn inverted canisters for liquid-feed. The results are increased cold weather performance, faster boil times and a more consistent output over the life of every canister in the MSR Windpro II Stove.

How to Pack a Backpack

NOLS Field Staffing Director and senior NOLS Instructor Marco Johnson walks us through how he packs his backpack.

Example Hiking Boots

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For Frosh Trip backpacking trips, you will need a pair of mid-weight hiking boots. There are a number of options available from a variety of retailers. Below are a few examples of suitable boots.

Remember, hiking boots should cover your ankle and fit well with two pairs of sock (a mid-weight wool hiking sock plus a thin synthetic liner sock)

How to Lace a Hiking Boot For Better Fit

This video explains how hikers and backpackers can use different lacing techniques to get a better fit from their hiking boots.

OA Equipment Rental

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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.

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OA Equipment Rental & Hours

OA has a wide variety of backpacking, general camping, biking, and other equipment available for rental by the Princeton University community only (PUID REQUIRED) on a minimal rental fee basis. If you are interested in running your own trip and need equipment (sleeping bags, backpacks, bike panniers, stoves, cooking gear, etc.), please contact the OA Office).