Hiking Essentials Checklist

• from REI - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html

  • Day Hiking

    • Plenty of Food

      • PB&Js, trail mix, granola bars, 

    • Plentry of water

      • water filte, life straw, water purifier

    • Hiking pack

      • bottle linf

      • waist bouch

      • small backpack

      • hydration pack

    • Wather approritate clothing andlayers

    • Naviagation tools - map , compass

    • First aid kit - ankle rap, insect repellent,bandadis, disinfectant

    • Footwear

    • Phone

      • portable charger

      • offline map

      • compass

    • Option

      • trekking poles

      • Resealable bag for your trash

  • Safety

    • ID

    • flashlight

    • whistle

    • itinerary - left with friend, and 1 under car seat

  • Health and hygience

    • hand sanitizer

    • toilet paper

    • insect reprellent

    • medications

    • baby wipes

    • sunscreen

    • sun protecition

    • sunglasses

    • sun visor

    • kniffe multitool

  • Emergency shelter