What To Bring

To help you prepare for your adventure, we have a list of suggested items to bring. And to help make your adventure safe and enjoyable, we have also included a list of things that you should leave home. We have also assembled a list of Free and Low Cost Costuming Ideas, as well as the opportunity to purchase your own approved Foam Weapons.

Our Adventures are best experienced when everyone involved wears appropriate costuming and leaves home “Mundane” (aka modern world) distractions, such as cell phones, iPods, and game boys. Our goal is to help our heroes become independent, creative, and well-rounded people through the role-playing experience. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Packing List

• Costuming: Click on the Your Character Link and scroll down to Costuming. Note that Costuming is required.
• Approved Foam Weapons. Click on the Your Character link and scroll down to Foam Weapons. Note that only Guard Up-approved weapons are permitted.
• Blank T-shirts: Black or earth tones; no logos, embroideries, or screens.
• Mosquito Netting for your bunk: 38″ x 78″ x 59″ netting and four 48″ x 5/8″ dowels for suspension
• Wool sweater or polar fleece jacket in earth tones or black.
• Shorts: Black or earth tones; no logos.
• Blank Sweats (1-2): Black or earth tones; no logos.
• Pajamas or sweats to sleep in.
• Underwear (for every day and extra pairs).
• Socks (for every day and extra pairs).
• Hiking Boots, leather boots, or sneakers that are solid brown or black.
• Sandals that cover toes and have a secure heel strap (brown or black).
• Shower shoes (flip flops).
• Hat/bandana: Black or earth tones; no logos.
• Rain jacket or poncho: Black or earth tones; no logos.
• Bathing Suit
• Wash cloth
• Shower Towel
• Soap and soap dish
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Comb or brush
• Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher is best) and chapstick
• Mosquito repellent (stick or lotion)
• Warm sleeping bag
• A sheet for those warm nights
• Pillow and case
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Water bottle, canteen, or flask with a tight-fitting lid.
• Day pack: A small book bag-sized bag to carry daily essentials – poncho, water bottle, etc.
• Journal or notebook

Optional for campers:

• Disposable camera (please, no digital cameras)
• Stationary, stamps, pens, pencils
• Cards or quiet games (not electronic)
• Compass
• Laundry bag for dirty clothes
• Theatrical make-up
• Acoustical musical instrument
• Medieval-style drinking mug
• Dirty clothes Bag
• Mosquito head net

Please leave at home:

• Electronics: cell phones, pagers, CD players, iPods, game boys, etc.
• Pets or animals
• Weapons, fireworks, or illegal substances.
• Items of great personal or financial value.

Guard Up is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen property or personal equipment. Any item determined to be unsafe or used in an unsafe manner will be confiscated. Lost and Found is held two weeks, and then donated to a charitable organization.

Remember: Label your stuff!