RENTAL INFORMATION
Here is a list of some businesses that rent backpacking equipment (backpacks and sleeping bags) suitable for this trip. If you are planning to rent, inspect the equipment and make your reservations NOW. Do not wait until June. If you find other sources of equipment, please let me know. I want to inspect all ‘loaners’ for your own comfort and protection. If you rent a backpack from me, I guarantee a proper fit.
POWAY BACKPACKERS 14250 Tierra Bonita Rd., Poway (858)735-3434. All equipment is picked up at my house at 7:00PM on the Thursday before the trip. Equipment must be returned on the Tuesday (the day after) the trip clean between 9am – noon..
Backpack: Kelty external frame (4 sizes).
- I will be careful when taking it off, will not throw it down in the dirt or on a rock.
- I will always lean it against a tree or rock with the frame side away from me.
- I will be careful with the zippers, making sure not to catch anything in them, or overstuff the pockets.
- I will be careful when I pull the cords, straps, and clips.
- I will clean out any spilled food so the pack will not attract the attention of any squirrels and bears.
- I will use Spray and Wash on soiled areas and wash off pack with garden hose after the trip and before returning.
Sleeping Bag: 15° synthetic (3 sizes). Ensolite pad included. Laundry service not included.
- I will always keep the bag out of the dirt by using a ground cover under my ensolite pad.
- I will not “leap frog” around camp or roll over friends while in my bag.
- I will be careful with the zippers, making sure not to catch anything in them, and by always zipping it carefully using the inside zipper.
- I will use Spray and Wash on soiled areas and then was the bag inside out in a front loading washing machine and only air dry in the dryer. (following manufacturer instructions)
REI (Recreation Equipment Incorporated) 5556 Copley Dr., Kearny Mesa (858)279-4400 or www.rei.com. This is a super market type of store. They do everything outdoors. Can find deals on REI brand equipment. The rates below are for REI members (lifetime membership $15). Reserve and pay in advance, in person.
Backpack: internal frame only: $70 with no deposit for members; $135 non member
Sleeping Bag: no rentals
Thermarest: $40 (self-inflating pad) for members; $83 non member