Hiking Essentials
- Backpack large enough to hold the following items
- First Aid Kit
- Map
- Compass
- Cell Phone or other communication device
- Water bottle
- Water filter
- Knife
- Lighter with tinder
- Headlamp or Flashlight
- Extra batteries for headlamp or flashlight
- Portable battery to charge cell phone
- Bandana
- Poncho or Rain Jacket
- Extra socks (merino wool for winter / cotton for summer)
- Pants and long sleeve shirt
- Gloves and winter hat (depending on weather conditions)
- Food (trail mix, granola bars, jerky)
- Electrolyte Mix
- Bug Repellent
- Sun Block
- Rash Cream
- Toilet paper
- Trash Bag / doggie bags / gallon zip lock
