140Hiking Checklist416AC862-5A27-6BC7-3657-A4F7E6F5CDFCDay Hiking Checklist4AED5A90-B7A0-AE00-D9DC-925D60E82E63Small backpack designed for dayhiking or a hydration pack.190C3EFB-BCA8-8A58-CC83-D3E7C61BD4C0Two or three liters of water/person on hot days.43EA887D-B042-9317-C519-EEC7A66D05D9Snacks such as beef jerky, peanuts, and raisins.F2B58175-AB02-5C56-BF02-59466D8D2DB4Take along water purification tablets or a water filter in case of additional water needs.C07BBD90-37D8-D098-03A5-B2B253FFC861Small first aid kit.850178D4-05FD-124D-B21B-C94348E5BA57Compass - it\'s easy to get turned around when most landmarks look alike. Can be considered optional in some cases. Consult your map before heading out.27069835-2C43-3124-0CFD-FA542DB730FCPossibly a bee sting kit for anyone who may be allergic.1215B263-372B-0B5F-648D-AD9617D42BD5Pain relievers and stomach ailment medication.BECE47F9-130C-028B-9F11-BB1C66539CEBA map of the area you’ll be hiking.F3512F64-7C62-2DE1-D1BB-17D937BD26CFBooks for plant and animal identification can be rewarding, but optional due to weight concerns.B14E7F47-447C-B933-F4F2-8831F5B2A2A9Camera and binoculars. (optional)8299870C-8086-5577-9B43-0B33AC717B66Rain gear and extra socks can’t hurt.95E45A22-8FBC-3609-031D-263F8840D66ASunscreen and hats can be useful as well.2BE8DC61-EE4A-1FD0-DC9E-81F712DEE98BFlashlight, flashlight, flashlight, or a headlamp. Did I mention flashlight? Even for day-hikers, a flashlight can be highly useful. Found that out first hand during my first trip into the Middle Prong Wilderness Area of Pisgah Nat\'l Forest. Got caught deep in the woods at night, only to find out the flashlight was in the truck. Thanks to some matches and a full moon, we made it out. It was cold and windy, and we had to use a stream as a trail for quite some distance. If I had only remembered that flashlight.CD9C00EA-B98F-0920-A29E-8A2156AABC0DMulti-day hikingBB63D374-75CE-AA68-45D6-D28268D43B67Backpack ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 cubic inches depending on how many days. 3,000 should cover a weekend trip.43040093-C0BA-0A31-6A6C-2BFF144C73C9Proper tent or tarp for the number of people camping.B89A66A7-785F-BB3D-DB57-12D4ACEB6C89Sleeping bags.9CC57AAB-27C8-ABE6-9F40-A648CC144354Sleeping pads.37A24416-835D-752B-53BD-FEEA2256DD17Possibly a cell phone in case of emergency. Have respect for others and leave it off until you need it.D7D669C7-BBF6-31DA-88FE-93903015A041Make sure you take enough food.1FCD4DC7-AB57-4531-39B2-DFDD80A591F1Candle or battery operated lantern.ED1B9A28-1598-3E15-E056-99C22B484246Lightweight backpacking stove and cookware.9D8CDE4A-752A-F93A-8427-A9568E4782DEWilderness Areas669E1BD6-77FB-4A6C-923A-D99B59D47E50Extra clothing.002ACB0C-9C5C-E758-4F91-38805F54E807Extra food.66E902E7-A1EF-C71C-57F0-4ED1E3C9025CSunglasses.9F0420FB-8638-B88C-C1DB-12A359D597C0Knife.A31148BB-9DCF-0C9D-04A5-4F2779BEC641Fire Starter.5E883A74-1A75-2D5C-8AB7-FBF88839F6F4Matchess (preferably waterproof).FD8ED7F1-BF4B-89C4-23D8-65CE43BFD782First aid kit.27DBB76B-698F-B2A1-4BD0-92676021BE97Flashlight.96609435-6940-908A-D875-F4DD769773A0Map.8236D9A4-918E-1A20-C672-EFD76FE90FDCCompass.
