Getting ready - the stuff you must bring

In order to meet and enjoy the challenge, you need to bring a certain type and quantity of gear and clothing. We could rent it out to you, but we want you to buy your own stuff so you can participate fully and wholeheartedly in all the adventures - during and after the semester. If you want to or need to bring something that's not on these lists, please contact us so we can talk about it. Please check the Student Manual (available only in Spanish), where the updated and detailed lists appear. The ones on this page are only for reference purposes - don't use them for your actual shopping.

"*" denotes items just for women.
"+" denotes items just for men.
"#" denotes optional (yet highly recommended) items.

 

Clothes

  1. Short- and long-sleeve t-shirts.
  2. * Two polo or button-down shirts, short or long-sleeve.
  3. + Two long or short-sleeve blouses, for church services.
  4. Wicking short- and long-sleeve t-shirts.
  5. Three pairs of jeans.
  6. One pair of hiking pants.
  7. One pair of workout pants.
  8. * Two pairs of slacks, or two skirts, for church services.
  9. + One pair of slacks.
  10. Two pairs of shorts.
  11. Two pairs of workout shorts.
  12. One bathing suit or trunks.
  13. Rain jacket.
  14. Fleece jacket.
  15. Underwear and socks, including thermal underwear and hiking socks.
  16. # One pair of sock liners.
  17. # Sleepwear.
  18. One pair of hiking boots.
  19. One pair of running shoes.
  20. # A second pair of running shoes.
  21. One pair of sport sandals.
  22. # Cowboy boots.
  23. # Flip-flops or shower sandals.
  24. # Rock-climbing shoes.

 

Gear

If you're interested in buying the "prefab" package of equipment we've put together, let us know asap. What appears highlighted is included in the Exus package. Click on each item to see more info.

  1. Backpack.
  2. Daypack.
  3. One dufflebag or suitcase for tavel.
  4. Sleeping bag.
  5. # Rain cover for the backpack.
  6. Sleeping pad.
  7. Sports watch.
  8. Multi-use knife or tool.
  9. Headlamp.
  10. 1 lt. Water bottle or hydration pack.
  11. Camping cup.
  12. # Camping towel.
  13. # Camera.
  14. Extra batteries.
  15. # Harness and chalk bag for rock climbing.

 

School supplies

Your text books are already included in your semester fee. Here's what's not included and you must bring:

  1. Two or three pens.
  2. Two pencils.
  3. One three-subject notebook.
  4. One daily planner.
  5. One journal notebook.
  6. # Personal diary.
  7. # Envelopes, stationary and stamps for mail.
  8. One study Bible.

 

Miscellaneous

For items where an amount is not mentioned, bring enough for the entire semester.

  1. Personal care and hygiene products (shampoo, soap, razor, etc.).
  2. Sunblock or sunscreen.
  3. One shower towel.
  4. Water-less hand cleaner, like Germex o Purrell.
  5. Blister kit.
  6. Common meds (for colds, diarrhea, pain-killers, etc.).
  7. # Pics of family and friends.
  8. # Tweezers.

 

What you must not bring

These are a few examples of things you will NOT need here, and should NOT bring:

  1. Laptop, cell phone, PDA, iPod, mp3 player, Gameboy, walkman or discman, etc.
  2. Books and magazines other than what's listed.
  3. Unnecessary jewelry.
  4. Hair blower, curler, iron, etc.
  5. Unnecessary perfume and makeup.
  6. Food, snacks, candy bars, etc.
  7. Obvious: drugs and alcohol.