DAY HIKE
CHECKLIST
PACK the following items in a DAY PACK with good straps
10 ESSENTIALS:
1.________Map of the Area
2. Compass (transparent base plate with straight sides & rotating dial, liquid filled)
3. Flashlight with extra batteries and bulb. Reverse one battery so flashlight can't "turn itself' on.
4. Sunglasses
5. Extra food and water
Food should be something you would eat only if you were starving for example a meat bar or high-energy fruit bar (Don't pack with your lunch or snacks!)6. Extra clothing (ask yourself, what will I need in case I have to spend the night?)
Jacket & or windbreaker, warm hat, mittens, sweatpants if you're wearing shorts7. Waterproofed matches (carry in a waterproof container), sandpaper and lint
8. Candle or fuel tablets
9. Pocket knife (preferably multi-functional like a Swiss Army Knife)
10. First Aid Kit (minimal items)
Band-AidsAspirin or Tylenol 50 cents emergency money 2-3 inch gauze Small roll adhesive tape MoleskinInsect bite salveSnake bite kitOTHER ESSENTIALS:
11. Wear your troop scout hat and shirt (t-shirt) (uniform shirt for traveling)
Wear your troop scout hat and shirt (t-shirt) (uniform shirt for traveling)12. Sack Lunch and snacks - no glass or canned soft drinks Sandwich, lunchables, trail mix, fruit sticks, beef jerky, fresh fruit
Sack Lunch and snacks - no glass or canned soft drinks Sandwich, lunchables, trail mix, fruit sticks, beef jerky, fresh fruit13. 2- Canteens or water bottles (approximately each holds 1 quart)
2- Canteens or water bottles (approximately each holds 1 quart) Make sure water bottles are leak proof and strongAlso need water-purifying tablets14. Sunscreen, Chapstick, Insect Repellant
Sunscreen, Chapstick, Insect Repellant15 Toilet Paper and plastic trowel (in a plastic baggie).
Toilet Paper and plastic trowel (in a plastic baggie).16. Bandana or Neckerchief
Bandana or Neckerchief17. Whistle (with a lanyard so you can wear it around your neck)
Whistle (with a lanyard so you can wear it around your neck)18. Walking Stick (optional)
Walking Stick (optional)19. Permission Slip
Permission Slip20. Medications you need
Medications you need21. Binoculars (Optional)
Binoculars (Optional)22 ____Signaling Device (pocket mirror, CD)
23 ____Foil (Can be used for signaling or to make a cup)
24 ____Space Blanket
25 ____Trash Bag (trash, rain poncho, etc.)
26. ____Radio with batteries
27. ____Cell Phone
Wear BOOTS or STURDY shoes with a GOOD pair of SOCKS
Wear layered clothing you can easily take off and put in your pack when you get hot and put back on when you get cold.
EAT A GOOD, LOW-FAT BREAKFAST BEFORE YOU HIKE!!!!
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