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According to the Red Cross, what you take will depend on where you are going and how long you plan to be away, but any backpack should include the following
A Hiking Checklist
According to the Red Cross, what you take will depend on where you are going and how long you plan to be away, but any backpack should include the following:
- Candle
- 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 Repellant
- 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
- Waterproof matches or matches in a waterproof tin
- Water purification tablets
- Whistle (to scare off animals or to use as a signaling device)
It is also a good idea to assemble a separate "survival pack" for each hiker to have at all times. In a small waterproof container, place a pocket knife, compass, whistle, space blanket, nylon filament, water purification tablets, matches, and candle.
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Source(s):
The American Red Cross
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