HIKING ESSENTIALS

• 1-2 quarts of water
• waterproof jacket and hood
• first aid kit
• small mirror (for signaling)
• map and compass (and ability to use them)
• space blanket
• candle
• waterproof matches
• pocket knife
• whistle
• flashlight (with fresh batteries)
• bag of trail food or hard candy
• sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hat)
• large garbage bag (can use as groundcloth, weather barrier, etc)

The above items can be placed inside one or two ziplock bags
and carried in a small belt pack or back pack.


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