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What to bring on a day hike.
Basic Essentials
All these can fit nicely in a small back pack or a fanny pack and your hiking pants pockets. They need not be expensive and can be found in most discount sporting goods stores.
1. WATER
--- minimum 2 qts per person (on hot days or longer hikes bring 3-4 qts per person minimum)
2. HIGH ENERGY FOOD LUNCH/SNACK
--- for your lunch or trail break - high energy food bars, nuts, raisins, fruit, dryed fruit, etc
--- small plastic sealable bag to pack out your leftover food and paper scaps in
2. SAFETY/EMERGENCY ITEMS
--- rain poncho
--- whistle - warning and rescue tool - three bursts are the universal signal for distress and two for I am coming to help.
--- flashlight - multipurpose emergency type with power crank and battery modes.
--- space blanket - multipupose uses for both heat retention and rescue signaling.
--- reflective signal mirror or a flashing emergency light
--- extra batteries (one size that fits all devices is best)
--- cell phone but be aware you may be in areas with no tower coverage
3. PERSONALS
--- toilet paper and small plastic sealable bag to pack it out in
--- sun block and insect repellant as needed
--- head covering - wide brimmed hat, bandana, etc is extremely important in all weather
4. FIRST AID KIT- including
--- a snake bite kit
--- duct tape (wrap it around a pen cap or credit card)
--- pocket knife - fold out compact foldout hunting type with good quality sawing type blade.
5. NAVIGATION
--- small quality compass
--- trail area map - both topographical and interpretive maps are recommended
--- GPS unit is helpful but only as an adjunct to compass and map
6. FOOTWEAR
--- a good fitting (broken in) comfortable pair of hiking boots or shoes with a hiking tread pattern
7. PROPER CLOTHING
--- layered and based on the weather you will be hiking in
NOTE: be prepared for sun, heat, cold, wet and wind.
The above items are suggested for a basic local day hike on a well maintained trail and are a good start - however based on the area you are hiking, trail condition, length of the trail, the weather, number of persons, special needs and other important issues you may need additional items.
PLEASE READ HIKING DISCLAIMER
Basic Essentials
All these can fit nicely in a small back pack or a fanny pack and your hiking pants pockets. They need not be expensive and can be found in most discount sporting goods stores.
1. WATER
--- minimum 2 qts per person (on hot days or longer hikes bring 3-4 qts per person minimum)
2. HIGH ENERGY FOOD LUNCH/SNACK
--- for your lunch or trail break - high energy food bars, nuts, raisins, fruit, dryed fruit, etc
--- small plastic sealable bag to pack out your leftover food and paper scaps in
2. SAFETY/EMERGENCY ITEMS
--- rain poncho
--- whistle - warning and rescue tool - three bursts are the universal signal for distress and two for I am coming to help.
--- flashlight - multipurpose emergency type with power crank and battery modes.
--- space blanket - multipupose uses for both heat retention and rescue signaling.
--- reflective signal mirror or a flashing emergency light
--- extra batteries (one size that fits all devices is best)
--- cell phone but be aware you may be in areas with no tower coverage
3. PERSONALS
--- toilet paper and small plastic sealable bag to pack it out in
--- sun block and insect repellant as needed
--- head covering - wide brimmed hat, bandana, etc is extremely important in all weather
4. FIRST AID KIT- including
--- a snake bite kit
--- duct tape (wrap it around a pen cap or credit card)
--- pocket knife - fold out compact foldout hunting type with good quality sawing type blade.
5. NAVIGATION
--- small quality compass
--- trail area map - both topographical and interpretive maps are recommended
--- GPS unit is helpful but only as an adjunct to compass and map
6. FOOTWEAR
--- a good fitting (broken in) comfortable pair of hiking boots or shoes with a hiking tread pattern
7. PROPER CLOTHING
--- layered and based on the weather you will be hiking in
NOTE: be prepared for sun, heat, cold, wet and wind.
The above items are suggested for a basic local day hike on a well maintained trail and are a good start - however based on the area you are hiking, trail condition, length of the trail, the weather, number of persons, special needs and other important issues you may need additional items.
PLEASE READ HIKING DISCLAIMER