Suggestions for Wilderness Hiking

• Make a plan, follow it, and let someone know where you are going and when you will return
• Water, water , water. A gallon or more a day in the heat. YOU WILL DIE WITHOUT WATER
• Map, matches, light source, signal device
• Clothing appropriate for the weather, hat, sunscreen
• First aid kit, bug spray if you have it and others need it, a great bargaining chip
• Bandana. Keeps bugs out of your mouth, sweat off your brow, when wet keeps you refreshed ,bandage to stop bleeding, can be used to soak water from fissures to quench thirst, may be used to keep chewables out of strained drinking water, and properly worn, makes you look cool.
• If you have to think twice before doing something to see if it makes sense, please don’t do it.
• ALWAYS give your search and rescue personnel a big hug.