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.

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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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Equipment

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.