Essential information on the clothing and equipment needed for a course at OPC 0

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Wearing the correct clothing at OPC is essential for your comfort and safety. Outdoor clothing is based on a layered system, consisting of base, mid and outer layers. The base layer is worn next to your skin, the mid layer keeps you warm, and the outer layer protects you from the wind and rain. The base layer consists of thermal tops and bottoms. These can be made of either poly propylene or wool (merino). Please note that OPC Tongariro does not supply this type of clothing so you will need to either borrow or buy it. Remember that any clothing that has cotton in it (including polycotton) has virtually no insulation value and will make you even colder when wet. You will not be permitted to wear cotton clothing when participating in activities during wet and cold times. Remember the phrase ‘cotton is rotten’! 2

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If camping is going to be part of your programme the following slides contain information about this. 18

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Other essential gear you will need to bring for your camp includes: Drink bottle Sun block Personal medication (if required) A small amount of personal first aid* gear (a few plasters etc) *OPC instructors always carry a group first aid kit. 23