Be prepared!

Heading into the backcountry for a day hike or for a few nights, it’s important to be prepared. From changing weather to food supply and all the in-between it’s important to have the necessary gear and know how to use it. Here’s our list of must have items.

• Bear spray
• First aid kit
• A Garmin or some sort of GPS system
• Map (paper or digital)
• Water and water filtration system
• Proper footwear and a pair of sandals if staying overnight
• Lots of high calorie foods
• Pocket knife or multitool
• Extra clothes
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• A hat and sunglasses

If staying overnight
• A tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Backpacking stove or a way to boil water
• Flashlight
• Dehydrated meals or easy pack and go foods
• Ziploc bag to put our garbage in. It’s important to pack out everything you packed in