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2026 ADVENTURE �PACKING LISTS

Winter Trips

Canoe Trips

Hiking Trips

WINTER TRIPS

CLOTHING

• Underwear
• Socks (wool/fleece/synthetic)
• Warm clothes for lounge/sleep (sweatpants, hoodie, etc.)
• Thermal base-layer/long underwear (top and bottom)
• Warm over-layer (wool/fleece/synthetic)
• Warm waterproof jacket (ski jacket, parka, etc.)
• Snow pants or waterproof pants with room for layering
• Warm toque
• Warm mitts/gloves (2 pairs)
• Neck warmer/scarf (optional)
• Warm winter boots
• Slippers/indoor shoes for inside the yurt (optional)

GEAR

• Sleeping bag (or blanket & sheets)
• Pillow
• Headlamp or flashlight (bring extra batteries!)
• Small day backpack
• 1L water bottle
• Cross-country skis, poles, boots (borrowing or renting options)
• Snowshoes (borrowing or renting options)
• Skates (borrowing or renting options)
• Portable Battery Pack for charging diabetes devices

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OTHER

• Toiletries
• Towel (if planning on showering)
• Personal diabetes supplies
• Personal low snacks (bring extra!)
• Camera (optional)
• Sunglasses, glasses and/or contact lenses
• Folding camp chair
• Musical instrument, deck of cards, book, etc. (optional)

CANOE TRIPS

CLOTHING

• Underwear
• Socks (3-4 pairs, athletic or hiking socks)
• 1 set of warm clothes to lounge/sleep in at night
• Warm over layer (wool/fleece sweater)
• Light windbreaker/puffer jacket (optional)
• Quick-dry pants or leggings (1 pair, no jeans or cotton)
• Quick-dry athletic shorts (2 pairs)
• Quick-dry t-shirts/tank tops/long sleeve (2 pairs)
• Warm toque
• Brimmed hat/ballcap
• Buff or bandana (optional)
• Sturdy hiking shoes or boots
• Closed-toe shoes for the campsite (Crocs, Keens, etc.)
• Bathing suit

GEAR

• Warm sleeping bag (as small as possible)
• Sleeping pad (optional but recommended)
• Small pillow (optional)
• Headlamp or flashlight (bring extra batteries!)
• Small day backpack or fanny pack (optional)
• 1L water bottle
• Rain jacket (a must-have!)
• Rain pants (a must-have!)
• Personal PFD (optional–one will be provided)
• Personal paddle (optional–one will be provided)

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OTHER

• Toiletries (biodegradable soap, toothpaste, sunscreen, etc.)
• Small pack towel
• Personal diabetes supplies
• Personal low snacks (bring extra!)
• Camera (optional)
• Sunglasses, glasses and/or contact lenses
• Musical instrument, deck of cards, book, etc. (optional)
• Portable Battery Pack for charging diabetes devices

NOTE: CIM will provide each participant with a 35L dry bag upon arrival to use for the duration of the canoe trip. All of your personal clothing and gear (not including diabetes supplies, water, or items kept on your person) MUST fit into a 35L dry bag–less is more!

HIKING TRIPS

CLOTHING

• Underwear
• Socks (3-4 pairs, athletic or hiking socks)
• Warm clothes to lounge/sleep in at night (sweatpants, hoodies, etc.)
• Warm over layers (wool/fleece sweater)
• Light jacket/windbreaker/puffer jacket
• Comfortable/quick-dry pants or leggings for hiking (no jeans or cotton)
• Quick-dry athletic shorts (2 pairs)
• Quick-dry t-shirts/tank tops/long sleeve for hiking
• Warm toque
• Brimmed hat/ballcap
• Buff/bandana (optional)
• Sturdy hiking shoes or boots
• Closed-toe shoes for the campsite (Crocs, Keens, etc.)
• Bathing suit
• Rain jacket (must have!)
• Rain pants (recommended)

GEAR

• Warm sleeping bag (any size)
• Sleeping pad (optional but recommended)
• Small pillow (optional)
• Headlamp/flashlight (+ extra batteries)
• Small day pack or Fanny pack (optional)
• 1L water bottle
• Hiking poles (optional)

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OTHER

• Toiletries (biodegradable soap, toothpaste, sunscreen, etc.)
• Towel
• Personal diabetes supplies
• Personal low snacks (bring extra!)
• Camera (optional)
• Sunglasses, glasses and/or contact lenses
• Small folding camp chair (optional)
• Musical instrument, deck of cards, book, etc. (optional)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Portable Battery Pack for charging diabetes devices

2026 SLIPSTREAM �PACKING LISTS

Michigan

Atlantic

Western

Colorado�Ontario

SoCal

MICHIGAN

Camp Clothes

• Your underwear of choice (a couple of pairs)
• 2 pairs of socks
• 1 or 2 t-shirts (including a quick dry one)
• 1 pair of thermal/long underwear (top and bottom)
• 1 long sleeve t-shirt
• 1 pair of shorts
• Comfy clothes for lounging (jeans, hoodies, sweats, etc.)
• Rain gear (jacket and pants)
• PJs (hopefully matching plaid flannel)
• Light jacket (insulated)
• Light fleece or hoodie (not cotton)
• Brimmed hat

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Footwear

• Slippers/sandals (indoor shoes)
• Running shoes and/or trail/hiking shoes

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Toiletries

• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash
• Brush/comb
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Personal items

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Camping Equipment

• Sleeping bag
• Bedding for double bed (optional)
• Pillow
• Towel

Diabetes Supplies and Medications

• Any meds you need, labeled
• Insulin and supplies (enough to last a week) – be sure to pack extra pump sites, reservoirs, pump batteries, syringes, pen caps, etc.
• Glucose meter and supplies
• Your favourite low supplies
• Glucagon Kit (if you have one)

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Other

• Camera
• Flashlight/headlamp (camp gets dark at night!)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• 1L water bottle
• Small backpack or fanny pack
• Glasses/contact lenses
• Bug spray

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Optional

• Musical instruments
• Toque/wool hat
• Gloves/mittens
• Yoga mat
• Season specific sport equipment (think tennis racket, your favourite dodgeball, frisbee, etc.)
• Cards/your favourite board game (you never know!)
• Portable power bank/battery

WESTERN

Camp Clothes

• Underwear of choice
• 2 pairs of light socks
• 2-3 t-shirts
• 1 pair thermal/long underwear (top and bottom)
• 1 long sleeve t-shirt
• 1-2 pairs of shorts
• Comfy clothes for lounging - jeans, hoodies, sweats, etc.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants)
• PJs (hopefully matching plaid flannel)
• Light jacket
• Brimmed hat
• Bathing suit

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Footwear

• Slippers/sandals (indoor shoes)
• Running shoes and/or trail/hiking shoes

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Toiletries

• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash
• Brush/comb
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Personal items

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Camping Equipment

• Sleeping bag
• Bedding for single bed (optional)
• Pillow
• Towel

Diabetes Supplies and Medications

• Any meds you need, labeled
• Insulin and supplies (enough to last a week) – be sure to pack extra pump sites, reservoirs, pump batteries or chargers, syringes, pen caps, etc.
• Glucose meter and supplies
• Your favourite low supplies
• Glucagon kit (if you have one)

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Other

• Flashlight/headlamp (camp gets dark at night!)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• 1L water bottle
• Small backpack
• Glasses/contact lenses

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Optional

• Bug spray
• Camera
• Musical instrument
• Toque/wool hat
• Gloves/mittens
• Yoga mat
• Cards/your favourite board game (you never know!)
• Portable power bank/battery
• Your favorite non-alcoholic beverage

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COLORADO

Camp Clothes

• Your underwear of choice (a couple of pairs)
• 2 pairs of socks
• 1 or 2 t-shirts (including a quick dry one)
• 1 pair thermal/long underwear (top and bottom)
• 1 long sleeve t-shirt
• 1 pair of shorts
• Comfy clothes for lounging - jeans, hoodies, sweats. etc.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants)
• PJ’s (hopefully matching plaid flannel)
• Light jacket (insulated)
• Light fleece or hoodie (not cotton)
• Brimmed hat
• Bathing suit

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Footwear

• Slippers/sandals (indoor shoes)
• Running shoes and/or trail/hiking shoes

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Toiletries

• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash
• Brush/comb
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Personal items

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Camping Equipment

• Sleeping bag
• Bedding for single bed (optional)
• Pillow
• Towel

Diabetes Supplies and Medications

• Any meds you need, labeled
• Insulin and supplies (enough to last a week) – be sure to pack extra pump sites, reservoirs, pump batteries, syringes, pen caps, etc.
• Glucose meter and supplies
• Your favourite low supplies
• Glucagon Kit (if you have one)

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Other

• Camera
• Flashlight/headlamp (camp gets dark at night!)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• 1L water bottle
• Small backpack
• Glasses/contact lenses
• Bug spray

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Optional

• Musical instruments
• Toque/wool hat
• Gloves/mittens (just in case!)
• Yoga mat
• Season specific sport equipment (tennis racket, your favourite dodgeball, etc.)
• Cards/your favourite board game (you never know!)
• Portable power bank/battery

ONTARIO

Camp Clothes

• Your underwear of choice (a couple of pairs)
• 2 pairs of socks
• 1 or 2 t-shirts (including a quick dry one)
• 1 pair of thermal/long underwear (top and bottom)
• 1 long sleeve t-shirt
• 1 pair of shorts
• Comfy clothes for lounging (jeans, hoodies, sweats, etc.)
• Rain gear (jacket and pants)
• PJs (hopefully matching plaid flannel)
• Light jacket (insulated)
• Light fleece or hoodie (not cotton)
• Brimmed hat
• Bathing suit

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Footwear

• Slippers/sandals (indoor shoes)
• Running shoes and/or trail/hiking shoes

​

Toiletries

• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash
• Brush/comb
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Personal items

​

Camping Equipment

• Sleeping bag
• Bedding for single bed (optional)
• Pillow
• Towel

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Diabetes Supplies and Medications

• Any meds you need, labeled
• Insulin and supplies (enough to last a week) – be sure to pack extra pump sites, reservoirs, pump batteries, syringes, pen caps, etc.
• Glucose meter and supplies
• Your favourite low supplies
• Glucagon Kit (if you have one)

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Other

• Camera
• Flashlight/headlamp (camp gets dark at night!)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• 1L water bottle
• Small backpack
• Glasses/contact lenses
• Bug spray
• Power Bar (optional - to provide more options for outlets in cabins)

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Optional

• Musical instruments
• Toque/wool hat
• Gloves/mittens
• Yoga mat
• Season specific sport equipment (Think tennis racket, your favourite dodgeball, frisbee, etc.)
• Cards/your favourite board game (you never know!)
• Portable power bank/battery

CIM TRAINING WEEKEND (EVERYONE!)

Camp Clothes

• Underwear + socks (a few pairs)
• 1–2 t-shirts (include one quick-dry if you have it)
• Long sleeve shirt
• Warm layer (fleece or hoodie)
• Light insulated jacket
• Rain jacket (rain pants optional)
• Comfy clothes for lounging + sleeping
• 1 pair of thermal/long underwear (top and bottom)

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Footwear

• Closed-toe shoes (running shoes or hikers)
• Indoor shoes/slippers (optional)

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Personal Items

• Toiletries (toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, etc.)
• Towel
• Glasses/contacts (if needed)

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Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag or bedding for a single bed
• Pillow (optional)

Diabetes Supplies and Medications

• All medications (labeled)
• Insulin + enough supplies PLUS extra (sites, reservoirs, pens, etc.)
• Glucose testing supplies
• Low supplies (bring your favourites)
• Glucagon (if you have some)

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Other

• Headlamp or flashlight
• Refillable water bottle (1L)
• Small backpack/day bag
• Sunscreen + bug spray
• Sunglasses
• Toque/wool hat and gloves/mitts

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Optional

• Camp/lawn chair (great for outdoor sessions)
• Musical instrument, frisbee, etc.

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JOINING FOR WAFA?

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CIM TRAINING WEEKEND (WAFA PARTICIPANTS)

Provided for you

• Latest version of the textbooks
• First aid kits and medical equipment for practice

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MUST BRING

• Paper or notepad
• Writing utensils (pens, pencils, highlighters, permanent marker)
• Pro-tip: Fine point permanent markers are great for your field guide
• Watch with ability to read seconds or cell phone
• Note: phones aren’t reliable field tools, but are okay for class use
• Headlamp
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes
• One shirt + one pair of shorts or pants that can be cut up and stained
• Not always used, but helpful for realistic scenarios
• Day pack for carrying items during simulations
• Eye protection (wrap-around sunglasses or safety glasses)
• Face covering/mask

Note: Please bring adequate clothing for any type of weather (layers). You’ll be outside during the day and evening, and may be lying on the ground during scenarios