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Mediterranean sunset from the coast of Israel
Daypack for day hikes and carrying lunch. We recommend a regular-sized school backpack. It must be able to fit under your seat on the plane and bus.
Compact sleeping bag warm enough to be comfortable in 20-degree temperatures
Comfortable sleeping pad
Regular size water bottle - this is a must!
Shoes
Sneakers/walking shoes - 1
Sandals (For water activities, please no flip-flops) - 1
Comfortable Hiking boots (optional) - 1
Clothing
Shorts - 3-4
T-shirts - 6-7 (at least 1 long sleeve)
Jeans (or other sturdy "I-don't-care-if-they-get-ruined-pants") - 1
Breathable sweat socks - 6 (1 should be wool socks)
Underwear - 10
Bras / Undershirts - as needed
Pajamas - 2
Bathing suits - 1
Towels - 2 (Bath size)
Baseball Cap / Visor - 1 (this is a must for hikes)
Sweatshirt - 1
Sweatpants - 1
Fleece / light-weight warm jacket - 1
Rain coat
Shabbat
Males: one button-down shirt and slacks
Women: skirts that cover knees
Optional Items to Pack
Reading books / magazines
Journal
Camera w/case & film
Sketch pad
Portable musical instrument (guitar, bongo drums, harmonica, etc.)
Address book
Kippah
Camping pillow or small pillow that can easily fit in your bag
Fitted twin sheet
Helpful Information & Suggestions As You Pack
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PACK LIGHTLY!!! You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage the entire month of Havaya along with some communal gear we will ask you to be in charge of along the way. We highly suggest using a hiking backpack to carry your belongings so you have free hands to help out! Also note that all luggage must be 50 pounds or under. According to airline regulations you will be charged an extra $25-155 for luggage over the 50-pound limit. Remember that you will also be purchasing souvenirs during your travels to add to your luggage weight.
We cannot emphasize enough the importance of marking every item and article of clothing you pack with your name in permanent marker, on the tag or other visible area, so we know that they are yours!
A recommended place to shop for your camping supplies is EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports). They have an easy-to-use website that you can access at: www.ems.com. You can either purchase items online or find the store closest to your home. (It is strongly recommend that if you are purchasing hiking books, you buy them 'in person' rather than online.)
The clothes you pack should be lightweight and easily laundered. You will not have the opportunity to iron; so don't pack clothes that easily wrinkle.
Jewelry: We strongly suggest that you do not wear/pack any jewelry, clothes, etc. that are valuable or sentimental.
Contact Daniella Schmidt at 212.415.5414 if you have any questions. |
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