WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Hiking can be dangerous and the information furnished below may contain errors!

What to Bring on a Hike

1. Water - either a canteen or bottles of water (2+ liters strongly recommended, no glass bottles).
2. Hiking Boots (which are strongly preferred over sneakers with an aggressive tread pattern).
3. Sunscreen
4. Sunglasses
5. Hat
6. Lunch
7. Daypack (backpack) for lunch and water
8. Cellular Phone (great for emergencies)
9. Binoculars (optional)
10.Emergency rain gear (use your judgment)
11.Extra money (use your judgment)
12.Altimeter (optional)
13.Camera (optional)
14.Traction Devices for Ice (i.e. Staibilicers)

What Else To Bring If You Are a Trip Leader

1. First Aid kit
2. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin,...)
3. Compass
4. GPS (nice to have)
5. Topo Map

What Not to Bring

1. Dog (call for permission, not always possible)

Questions: Michael Brochstein