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Day hiking checklist

By Marek Warszawski / The Fresno Bee

Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 | 10:15 AM

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What to bring on a typical Sierra Nevada day hike:

ESSENTIALS

  • Day pack or fanny pack

  • Water (at least 32 ounces)

  • High-energy food

  • Proper footwear

  • Waterproof jacket/poncho

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • First-aid kit

  • Sunscreen

  • Map

  • Shade hat

    STRONGLY SUGGESTED

    • Sunglasses

    • Extra clothing

    • Camera

    • Insect repellent

    • Pocketknife

    • Waterproof matches

    • Extra socks

    • Binoculars

    • Water filter/iodine tablets

    • Toilet paper & Ziploc bags

    • Compass

    • Whistle

    • Watch


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