What you need on a hike
- Comfortable, sturdy and broken-in walking footwear
- Clothing appropriate for the forecast weather condition
- Rain gear: poncho, rain jacket
- Warm clothing: multiple thin layers are better than one thick
- Wool or synthetic socks; not cotton
- Hat or visor
- Sunglasses
- Backpack or fanny pack
- Walking poles
- Plenty of drinking fluids: water, energy drinks
- frozen plastic water bottles in hot weather
- hot drink in a thermos bottle in cold weather
- Avoid carbonated drinks and non re-sealable containers
- Food: snacks, sandwiches, fruits, granola bars, nuts
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
What you could consider to additionally bring:
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Cellphone
- GPS device/compass
- Maps
- Whistle
- First aid kit
- Swiss army knife
- Flashlight
- Tissue paper/toilet paper
REMEMBER: ALL THIS GOES ON YOUR BACK. KEEP IT LIGHT!