Camping equipment rental information...

Do you need to rent camping equipment? It is available from the stores listed below. Prices vary so you might want to shop by phone. In general, a tent costs $25-30 for one night, sleeping bags are $5-10, and foam pads about $3.

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT 18605 Devonshire St. Northridge, CA 818-831-5555	SPORTS CHALET Beverly Connection West Hollywood, CA 310-657-3210	ADVENTURE 16 11161 Pico Blvd West LA, CA 310-473-4574
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT Manhatten Beach, CA 310-727-0728	SPORTS CHALET 920 Foothill Blvd La Canada, CA 818-790-9800	ADVENTURE 16 5425 Reseda Blvd Tarzana, CA 818-345-4266
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT 602 W. Arrow Highway San Dimas, CA 909-592-2095	SPORTS CHALET 13455 Maxella Ave Marina Del Rey, CA 310-821-9400	Do you know of other equpment rental places? Let us know by clicking here.

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Before you get to the outing...

If you find an outing in the newsletter that you would like to attend, either contact the trip leader and request trip notes and registration forms, or download them directly from our website.

Be sure any physical problems or allergies are noted on your trip registration form.

Please register with the trip leader before showing up at a weekend outing. Check the trip notes for the registration deadline. If you do not contact the trip leader before arriving on a weekend outing, you may be turned away due to lack of camping space.

If you cannot attend the pre-outing "warm-up" (grub'n'gear) meeting, call the trip leader to verify space availability, receipt of registration fees, and other information.

If you lack the proper equipment, rent equipment from stores listed here, or let the trip leader know so that some other arrangement can be made, if possible, to get the gear you need.

If, after you are registered for an outing, you should decide not to go on a trip, please extend the leader the courtesy of calling.

Remember your ten essentials, plus one:

1. Map
2. Compass
3. Flashlight
4. Extra food & water
5. Extra clothing
6. Candle or fuel tablets
7. Pocket knife
8. First aid kit
9. Sunglasses
10. Waterproof matches
11. Toilet Paper

If carpooling, be prepared to share the cost of gas.

Check the trip notes if pets are allowed on the outing. If so, it is expected of you to keep them under control, not allowing them to become a nuisance to other campers. During mealtime they are to be on a leash and tethered away from the eating area.

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When you arrive at the outing...

Check in with the camp leader first.

After checking in, get your tent set up and your gear squared away before engaging in any activity.

 

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While in camp...

Please be considerate of other campers. Drugs, excessive alcohol, radios (other than "Walkman" type) and excessive noise are discouraged.

Don't litter. This includes cigarette butts. Please try to leave the campsite cleaner than you found it.

Conserve water when washing dishes. Avoid disposing food particles at the water source. Biodegradable soap such as "Camp Suds" is recommended.

Please remember to always close the lid on a pit toilet after use. If left open, the odor can become very unpleasant.

Tea time and campfire is a time for social exchange as well as a time for sharing information about activities, etc.

Quiet time at the campground is usually 10:00 pm to 7:00 am as verified by the camp leader. Please respect others' right to sleep.

Before leaving to go home, double-check the campground for anything left behind, such as equipment or trash.

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On the trail...

If leaving for an extended time, please advise the camp leader.

Hike with at least one other person, preferably two.

No smoking on the trail. It's an extreme fire hazard, not to mention illegal on almost all trails.

If you must leave the trail for any reason, place your pack near the trail so that the trail sweep won't think you're still ahead of him/her.

If nature calls where there is no toilet, dig a hole six to eight inches deep, at least 100 feet from any water source, and bury your waste. Do not burn your toilet paper.

If you get lost and are not proficient with a topo map and compass, stay where you are, get comfortable and wait until you're found.

Don't litter the trail. Try to leave it cleaner than you found it. "Take only pictures, leave only footprints."

 

Enjoy!

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