For Day Hikes and Extended Trips.
Section 1, Day Hikes, Summer:
Day
pack.
Water
bottles, Hydration system.
Sturdy
boots. Goretex preferred.
Rain
Gear.
First
Aid kit.
Two
pair socks.
Insect
Repellent.
Map
& Compass.
Non
Cotton Clothing.
Flashlight
or Head lamp.
Bandanas
Sweater
for the summits.
Sun
Block and Chapstick.
Toilet
paper.
Sunglasses.
Water
proof matches.
Knife.
Food. Bring enough.
Change
of clothes. Leave in car.
Brimmed
hat or baseball cap.
Trekking
poles.
Water
filter.
Duct
tape.
Whistle
Section 2, Extended Trips, Summer:
All
of section 1.
Backpack,
3500 cubic in. or more.
Tent.
Sleeping
bag and pad.
Stuff
sacks.
Nylon
cord. 50 ft.
Plastic
bags.
Stove,
fuel.
Mess
kit.
Spoon,
fork and knife.
Insulated
mug.
Cook
pot.
Extra
clothing.
Watch
or clock.
Three
candles.
Small
towel.
Toilet
articles, toothbrush.
Note
book and pencil.
Two
pair of lash straps.
Moleskin,
foot care.
Larger
First Aid kit.
For
Cold Weather Trips:
Sections
1 and 2 Plus.
Gaiters.
Upper
body insulation, 3 layers.
Lower
body insulation , 2 layers.
Parka.
Shell,
wind pants
Hat,
face mask, scarf.
Wool
pants.
Crampons
. Instep or full.
Ski
goggles.
Non cotton clothing. Cotton Kills.
Gloves
or mittens.
Black
water bottles, insulated.
Hot
drinks.
Fatty
foods. Cheese, chocolate, etc.
Snowshoes.
Spare
parts for stove and water filter.
Insulated
Gortex boots.
X-
Country ski's.
Emergency
Space blanket.
Of course you won't take all this gear with
you
on each trip. Much depends on your party,
the
weather and the area you are hiking. This
is just
a general list to work from. With time you
will know
what fits your needs best, Oh I almost forgot
,
remember the coffee.
Check out your local sporting goods store
or the links on the gear page for all the
new gear that
is coming out. There are some really cool
space
age gear out there and remember, its about
function
not style.
