White-tail Hikers
What to bring on a day hike
These items should always be on your hiking checklist:
- Hiking pack
- Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
- Hiking footwear
- Plenty of food
- Plenty of water
- Navigation tools such as a map and compass
- First-aid kit
- Knife or multi-tool
- The rest of the Ten Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Source: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html
The Ten Essentials
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Navigation such as a map, compass, altimeter, GPS device, personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger
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Headlamp with extra batteries
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Sun protection such as sunglasses, sun-protective clothes, and sunscreen
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First aid kit, including foot care and insect repellent (as needed)
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Knife plus a gear repair kit
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Fire matches, lighter, tinder and/or stove
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Shelter carried at all times (can be a light emergency bivy)
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Extra food beyond the minimum expectation
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Extra water beyond the minimum expectation
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Extra clothes beyond the minimum expectation
Source: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html
We recommend bringing a camera and/or video recorder, a journal, sketchpad, and books about geology, birds, animal tracks, etc. We are also huge fans of Geocaching, so feel free to play or set caches along the trail!
Ultimately, this is your personal experience within the group, so enjoy it. We'll see you on the trails!
Hiking Schedule
Hiking Journal
