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What to Bring On a Hike
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Tags: Hiking, What to bring
Hiking offers a variety of experiences and hikers should be familiar with terrain, local wildlife and safety rules. Be prepared for your hiking adventure by bringing the following items:
| | Cell phone |
| | Clothing (always bring something warm, extra socks and rain gear) |
| | Compass |
| | First aid kit |
| | Food (bring extra) |
| | Flashlight |
| | Foil (to use as a cup or signaling device) |
| | Hat |
| | Insect repellent |
| | Map |
| | Nylon filament |
| | Pocket knife |
| | Pocket mirror (to use as a signaling device) |
| | Prescription glasses (an extra pair) |
| | Prescription medications for ongoing medical conditions |
| | Radio with batteries |
| | Space blanket or a piece of plastic (to use for warmth or shelter) |
| | Sunglasses |
| | Sunscreen |
| | Trash bag (makes an adequate poncho) |
| | Water |
| | Candle |
| | Waterproof matches or matches in a waterproof tin |
| | Water purification tablets |
| | Whistle (to scare off animals or to use as a signaling device) |
Lister:
Angie
Source:
Red Cross
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