Summer Hiking for Survival Checklist

Useful items to include on your hike are:
•    Map and compass
•    GPS system with the knowledge of how to use it is ideal but is optional
•    A large, bright plastic bag will be useful as a shelter, signaling device or in lieu of raingear
•    Flashlight with extra batteries
•    Extra water and food
•    Extra clothing such as raingear with maybe some gloves
•    Extra sweater and pants
•    Sun protection such as sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and long sleeved clothing
•    Sharp pocket knife
•    Waterproof matches, a lighter and/or a flint
•    Candles and fire starter
•    A first aid kit
•    A whistle, flares, a tarp

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