Activity Gear Guides - What do we need?

Upside Over Families have compiled lists of what to bring when participating in the sports above as a family. We have some gear lists for you as a guide. We also have some fun pictures of our totally outfitted Upside Over Kids!

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the products we carry or other products we may suggest.
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Snowshoeing Gear

• Properly sized snowshoes in a style needed for your terrain and level of difficulty
• Baselayer made of wicking polyester knit or fleece
• Midlayer, such as fleece, microfleece or wool
• Outerlayer that is waterproof/breathable coated nylon for pants and a jacket
• Waterproof boots, either non-insulated hiking boots or insulated winter boots
• Warm hat and gloves
• Gaiters to keep snow out of footwear
• Daypack with first aid, water, snacks, extra clothes, maps, guides, compass, whistle, headlamp etc.
• Trekking poles or ski poles for balance in deep snow or while climbing
• A reasonable goal in terms of distance and terrain
• Sunglasses to protect eyes from glare

Paddling Gear for Kayaking or Canoeing

• A properly sized boat and paddle
• A properly sized PFD (personal flotation device)
• Hat with visor and sunglasses to protect eyes from glare
• Safety whistle, bilge pump or sponge in case of capsizing, safety rope
• Dry sack for valuables (not a waterproof stuff sack)
• Insul Seat for a child in a canoe or kayak
• Synthetic quick drying clothing
• Bug repellant, sunscreen
• Sandals that will stay on and have good traction when wet
• Lots of fresh water and snacks
• Maps, guides, compass and a reasonable goal

Rock Climbing- Indoor or Outdoor

• Properly sized harness, either full body or a sit harness
• Tight fitting rock climbing shoes
• Chalk bag with a carabiner to hook it to the harness and some chalk
• Comfy pants or knickers and wicking clothing
• Enough warm clothing to stay warm after climbing
• Approach shoes to change into when leaving the cliffs
• Top roping or trad climbing gear (as suggested by a professional
• Food, snacks and water

Dayhiking

• Daypack or lumbar pack
• Boots or trail shoes with support
• Two pairs of midweight merino wool socks
• Quick drying and abrasion resistant nylon pants or zipoffs
• Wicking polyester baselayer in a tee and long sleeve
• Midlayer of fleece or a wool sweater
• Rain gear which also provides wind protection
• Brimmed hat or visor and sunglasses
• Water in a bladder system or bottles, about 1 liter per 4 miles
• Zip lock baggies to keep things dry
• Maps, guides, compass, GPS, bug repellent, sunscreen, first aid kit, pocket knife, lighter, candles, headlamp, emergency blanket, bug net
• High energy and easy to eat foods such as cheese, chocolate, granola bars, fruit, nuts and gorp
• Reasonable goals in terms of distance and terrain

Cycling

• Properly sized bike
• Tight fitting helmet
• Cycling shoes
• Padded shorts or tights
• Baselayer and jersey with back pockets
• Lightweight rain gear for wind and rain
• Water in a bottle cage or a hydration backpack
• Sunglasses
• Knowledge of local road surfaces, shoulders and routes

Camping - See Day hiking

• Add to that a larger pack, usually 3,000-5,000 cubic inches
• Lightweight backpacking tent or tarp for the number of people involved
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad and or air mattress to insulate and cushion you from the ground
• Stove and cookset
• Water filter or treatment tablets
• More water capacity
• Preplanned and easy to prepare foods for each meal you will have
• Headlamps
• Shovel, toilet paper, and toiletries
• Warm sleeping clothing
• Bearbag with rope or appropriate Bear Cannister where regulated
• Camp shoes such as sandals