Backcountry Camping Gear

Summer List

Tahoe Mountain Sports is excited to partner with the Tahoe Expedition Academy and outfit students with backcountry camping gear for the school year. TEA has chosen to contract with Tahoe Mountain Sports thanks to their expertise with backcountry travel and selection of high-quality outdoor gear. Through this partnership, Tahoe Mountain Sports continues its commitment to community involvement and provides the next generation with the tools to have meaningful adventures outdoors.

Tahoe Mountain Sports will offer a 10% discount for all gear and clothing purchases for the participant in any TEA/Tahoe Summer Camp program. This discount is for the exclusive use when gearing up for a program, it’s not for everyday purchases by friends or family. Also, the below list is a sampling and example of the types of products needed. Products go in and out of stock so by talking to the gear experts at TMS, you can be assured you have the right stuff to get the job done! Prices can change at anytime so please understand the prices below are a guide for what you can expect to spend on a certain item.

Items Provided by Tahoe Summer Camps

• Backcountry Backpack
• Tent or Bivy Sack
• Ground Tarp
• Stove
• Kitchen Supplies
• Water Filtration and Purification System

Individual Items Provided by Parent / Camper

• Hiking Boots – Must be waterproof and worn-in
  • Northside Freemont WP Boot (whole sizes 1-7) $50
  • Salomon Outward CSWP (whole sizes 1-7) $90
• Flip Flops or Sandals
  • Northside Brille (whole sizes 1-7) $20
  • Reef Lil Ahi (12/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6/7) various colors $25
• 2, 1 Liter wide-mouth water bottles
  • Nalgene 32oz $11
  • Hydrapak Flux 1L $20
• Hydration Pack
  • Camelbak Kids’ Scout Hydration Pack $60
• Lightweight, compressible sleeping bag (rated to 15F minimum)
  • Nemo Forte 20 (Synthetic) $200
  • Nemo Disco 15 (Down) $300
• Sleeping Pad (foam core inflatable)
  • Thermarest Trail Scout $55
  • Thermarest NeoAir Venture $85
• Compression Stuff Sacks (2 – 1 for sleeping bag and 1 for clothing)
  • Sea to Summit UltraSil Compression Sack M $40
• Hiking Pants (1)
  • North Face Bay Trail Pant $55
• Shorts (1)
  • North Face Bay Trail Short $45
• Bathing Suit (1)
• Non-cotton, breathable t-shirts (1)
  • Patagonia Capilene Cool Tshirt $29
• Lightweight fleece long underwear (top and bottom)(1 of each)
  • Hot Chillys Youth Pepper Skins Crewneck $28
  • Hot Chillys Youth Pepper Skins Bottom $28
• Socks (3 pairs – synthetic or Merino wool)
  • Darn Tough Micro Crew Light Cushion (Merino/Polyester blend) $15
• Undergarments
• Windbreaker/Rain Jacket (1) – ideally lightweight and waterproof
  • The North Face Zipline Jacket $55
• Lightweight Compressible Down Jacket (1)
• Beanie (fleece or Merino wool – medium weight) (1)
• Baseball/Sun Hat (1)
  • Sunday Afternoons Artist Series Trucker Hat $24
• Day pack (something light-weight and doesn’t take up much space, like a drawstring backpack)(1)
  • Osprey Stuff Pack 18L $35
• Mess Kit (cup, bowl, fork, spoon, knife)(1)
  • GSI Infinity Bowl $4
  • Sea to Summit X Bowl $17
  • GSI Glacier Stainless Camp Mug $15
  • GSI Infinity Backpacker Mug $10
• Sunscreen (1)
  • SOL Sunguard Altitude 40 SPF 1.5oz $7
• Lip Balm (1)
  • SOL Sunguard Lip Balm $3
• Sunglasses (1)
  • Goodr Sunglasses $25-$35
• Handkerchief (1)
  • LM Bandana $3
  • Buff Original (various colors) $20
• Headlamp (lightweight)(1) with extra Batteries
  • BD Spot Lite (200 Lumen) $30
  • BD Spot (350 Lumen) $40
• Camp Chair
  • Kelty Camp Chair $29.95

• Personal Toiletries Kit (i.e. toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)(1)
• Medical Necessities (prescriptions or any medication that is potentially necessary for allergic reactions)

Private Appointments

For a private appointment with one of our gear experts or to place an order please contact Tahoe Mountain Sports directly at info@tahoemountainsports.com or call 530-536-5200. Tahoe Mountain Sports is located in the Truckee Safeway Shopping Center at 11200 Donner Pass Rd E5. Truckee, CA 96161.