begging hiking, help plz?
- on 09.26.09
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I’m just starting to get in to hiking and I’m going on a beginner hiking trip with REI and I’m wondering some basic gear i need and should bring?
there are several lists of the so-called 10 essentials but here is my list.
water - 1 liter minimum (I usually also carry filter and / or treatment tablets - chlorine dioxide)
first-aid kit
means of starting fire (matches, lighter, firestarter)
compass and map
rain gear (poncho or rain suit)
knife - big or little - a medium pocket knife is fine
a metal cup or small pot (Usually carry a very small stove, alcohol or canister)
one change of clothes from skin out
some small rope or cord
flashlight
small lightweight tarp and a few tent pegs
sandals / aqua-socks / old tennis shoes to wear if I have to wade a stream
a whistle
something to eat and a few tea-bags
hiking stick or poles
I might leave out a few items depending or where and when I am going
there are several lists of the so-called 10 essentials but here is my list.
water - 1 liter minimum (I usually also carry filter and / or treatment tablets - chlorine dioxide)
first-aid kit
means of starting fire (matches, lighter, firestarter)
compass and map
rain gear (poncho or rain suit)
knife - big or little - a medium pocket knife is fine
a metal cup or small pot (Usually carry a very small stove, alcohol or canister)
one change of clothes from skin out
some small rope or cord
flashlight
small lightweight tarp and a few tent pegs
sandals / aqua-socks / old tennis shoes to wear if I have to wade a stream
a whistle
something to eat and a few tea-bags
hiking stick or poles
I might leave out a few items depending or where and when I am going
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