HIKING ESSENTIALS

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Equipment you need for a safer hiking experience!

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Checklist of hiking essentials for any hike. Distribute the weight as equally as possible. For longer hikes it is a good idea to put items you frequently access, such as gloves or snacks, in the back pouch of your fellow hikers backpack. Remember safety first. It is better to have more water with you than not enough.

This is only a suggestion list. You will not need all of the items. Every hike is different.
Use this as a checklist to avoid forgetting something you wanted with you on the trail.

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__ __ 1. Compass
__ __ 2. Good Map
__ __ 3. Whistle
__ __ 4. Rain Poncho
__ __ 5. Water & or Filter
__ __ 6. Swiss Army Knife
__ __ 7. Bug Spray
__ __ 8. Sunblock
__ __ 9. Hat or Cap
__ __ 10. Energy Snacks
__ __ 11. Comfortable Boots
__ __ 12. Breatheable Socks
__ __ 13. Mini Shovel
__ __ 14. Biodegradable TP
__ __ 15. Leave Itinerary in Car
__ __ 16. Watch
__ __ 17. Hiking Staff
__ __ 18. Vitamins
__ __ 19. Aspirin
__ __ 20. Reflector
__ __ 21. Bandana
__ __ 22. Chapstick
__ __ 23. Emergency Blanket
__ __ 24. Thermometer
__ __ 25. Sunglasses/Goggles
__ __ 26. Glasses/Contacts
__ __ 27. Eye drops/Cleaner
__ __ 28. Toothpicks
__ __ 29. Safety Pins
__ __ 30. Needle/Thread
__ __ 31. Duct Tape
__ __ 32. Nylon Cord 150 Ft.

__ __ 33. Mesh Shirt
__ __ 34. Shirts (Duofold)
__ __ 35. Pants & Belt
__ __ 36. Thermal Underwear
__ __ 37. Gloves
__ __ 38. Parka/Hood
__ __ 39. Gaiters
__ __ 40. Crampons/Wrench
__ __ 41. Toboggan
__ __ 42. Backpack Raincover
__ __ 43. Flashlight
__ __ 44. First Aid Kit
__ __ 45. Camera
__ __ 46. Video/Tape/Battery
__ __ 47. Lenses /Tele/ Wide
__ __ 48. Film __100 __ 200 __ 400 __ __ 49. Filters/ Adapters
__ __ 50. Lens Tissue/ Cleaner
__ __ 51. Monopod/ Tripod
__ __ 52. Extra Batteries
__ __ 53. Camera Case
__ __ 54. Journal/ Pen
__ __ 55. Recorder
__ __ 56. AM/FM Radio/Earplugs
__ __ 57. Zip Lock Bags
__ __ 58. Garbage Bags
__ __ 59. Paper Towels
__ __ 60. Flares
__ __ 61. Pepper Spray
__ __ 62. Lighter/Candles
__ __ 63.Waterproof Matches
__ __ 64. Paper Clips

__ __ 65. Tent/ Stakes/ Poles
__ __ 66. Rain Shield (Fly)
__ __ 67. Ground Cloth
__ __ 68. Sleeping Bag (Liner)
__ __ 69. Sleeping Pad(Pillow)
__ __ 70. Earplugs for Sleeping
__ __ 71. Underwear ___ Pair
__ __ 72. Extra Socks/Silk Liners
__ __ 73. Camping Gaz Lantern
__ __ 74. Extra Canister/Mantles
__ __ 75. Wind Shield
__ __ 76. Extra Flashlight/Headlight
__ __ 77. Stove/ Fuel
__ __ 78. Pans ( Cook Set)
__ __ 79. Plates & Cups
__ __ 80. Knife, Fork, Spoon
__ __ 81. Water for Cooking/Cleanup
__ __ 82. Bio Detergent
__ __ 83. Scrub Brush
__ __ 84. Camp Towel
__ __ 85. Pre-Moistened Towelettes
__ __ 86. Soap/Deodorant
__ __ 87. Comb/Shaving Kit
__ __ 88. Tooth Brush & Paste
__ __ 89. Water Filter
__ __ 90. Water Containers ___ Ouarts __ __ 91. Chocolate/Tea/Coffee Mixes
__ __ 92. Food for Breakfast
__ __ 93. Lunch/ Sandwiches
__ __ 94. Supper/ Freeze Dried Meals
__ __ 95. Snacks/ Gorp/ Trail Mix
__ __ 96. Granola/ Popcorn//Apples