Day Hikes Checklist


Day Hikes Checklist
Hiking Gear
o   Hiking Pack
o   Trekking Poles

Navigation Gear
o   Map
o   Compass
o   GPS
o   Route Description/ Guidebook
o   Watch
o   Personal Location Beacon

Tools & Repair Kits
o   Knife
o   Small gear-repair kit

Emergency Items
o   First Aid Kit
o   Lighter/Matches & Firestarter
o   Whistle
o   Emergency Blanket
o   2 Itinerary- friend & car

Personal Items
o   ID
o   Phone
o   Wallet

Hiking Extras
  • o  Flashlight/ Headlamp
  • o   Camera
  • o   Binoculars
  • o   Journal & Writing Utensil
  • o   Hammock
  • o   Extra Batteries
  • o   External/Solar Charger


Clothing
o   Moisture wicking base layer
o   Moisture wicking T-shirt
o   Hiking pants/ leggings
o   Fleece sweater
o   Synthetic/wool socks
o   Hat
o   Hiking boots/shoes
o   Sunglasses

Extra Clothing Per Weather
o   Rain Jacket
o   Insulated Jacket
o   Beanie
o   Gloves
o   Gaiters
o   Crampons/Microspikes
o   Bandana/Buff
o   Water shoes/sandals

Food & Water
  • o   Food & Snack
  • o   Water
  • o   Water bladder/ Bottle
  • o   Water filter
  • o   Extra days’ worth of food


Hygiene & Health
  • o   Baby wipes
  • o   Toilet Paper
  • o   Insect Repellent
  • o   Blister Treatment
  • o   Waste Bag
  • o   Medication
  • o   Menstrual Products
  • o   Sunscreen
  • o   Lip-Balm
  • o   Hand Sanitizer


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