Hiking Checklist
- Flashlight -
- Batteries - Spare batteries for light, radio
- Matches - waterproof matches, and/or matches in airtight container
- Bear spray - Safety from bears and other mammals
- Compass - direction finding
- Map - state and area map
- First-aid kit -
- Hand mirror - safety
- Wistle - safety
- Pocket knife - swiss-army knife
- Camera - make sure the battery is charged
- Tent - make sure we have stakes, and fly
- Sleeping bag
- Trash bags -
- Backpack -
- Food - meat/carbs/fruit/veggies
- Snacks -
- Water bottles - 1 L bottles
- Extra keys for car -
- Eating utensils/plate
- Insect repellent -
- Sun screen - water proof and for kids
- Scissors - first aid
- Bandages - regular and large
- Antibiotic cream - first aid
- Hydrogen peroxide - first aid
- Pain-releaver - tylenol, etc
- Radio - FM receiver type and batteries
- Reservations - if going to a camp ground
- Money - Extra cash (for bribbing natives)
- Tooth Brush/Paste/Floss
- Extra Clothing - in case you get wet, or dirty
- Extra shoes