Gear you will need for OPC Tongariro

Essential information about the clothing and equipment you will need for a course at OPC

Tongariro

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The OPC Gear Department

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ClothingWearing the correct clothing at OPC is essential for your comfort and safety. Outdoor clothing is based on a layered system consisting of BASE, MID and OUTER layers. The BASE layer is worn next to your skin, the MID layer keeps you warm, and the OUTER layer protects you from the wind and rain. The base layer consists of thermal tops and bottoms. These can be made of either polypropylene or wool (merino). Please note that OPC Tongariro does not supply this type of clothing, so you need to either borrow or buy it. Remember that any clothing that has cotton in it (including poly-cotton) provides virtually no insulation and it will make you even colder when wet. You will not be permitted to wear cotton clothing when participating in activities during wet and cold times. When in the outdoors the phrase ‘cotton is rotten’ is a good one to remember!

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Base layer clothing

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Mid Layer Clothing

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Fleece tops

Mid Layer Clothing

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Fleece trousers

Raincoat/Parkas

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Outer Layer clothing

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Outer Layer clothing

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Overtrousers

Hats and Beanies

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Outer Layer clothing

Gloves and Mitts

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Outer Layer clothing

SocksPhoto 1

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Boots - Hiking

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Boots - Rubber

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Backpack

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Wetsuits

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Sunglasses

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Sleeping bag

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Torch

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Camping

If camping is going to be part of your programme the following slides contain information about this.

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Sleeping mat

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Cookers and pots

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Eating Gear

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Tents and flysheetsPhoto 1

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Other gearOther essential gear you will need to bring for your camp includes:

• Drink bottle• Sun block• Personal medication (if required)• A small amount of personal first aid* gear (a few plasters etc)

*OPC instructors always carry a group first aid kit.

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