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Trail Essentials

 Dress to keep cool, but be ready for cold.

 Bring plenty of water and adequate food.

One final admonishment: Be prepared for surprises. Water sources described in the text or on maps can change course or dry up completely. Never run your water bottle dry in expectation of the next source; fill up when water is available and always keep a little in reserve.

Food Though not as critical as water, food is energy and its importance should not be underestimated. Avoid foods that are hard to digest, such as candy bars and potato chips. Carry high-energy, fast-digesting foods, such as nutrition bars, dehydrated fruit, nuts, trail mix, and jerky. Bringing a little extra food is good protection against an outing that turns unexpectedly long, perhaps due to weather or losing your way.

Less Than Essential, But Useful Items

Map and Compass (and the Know-How to Use Them) Many trails don’t require much navigation, meaning a map and compass aren’t always as essential, but they can be useful. If the trail is remote or infrequently visited, a map and compass should be considered necessities.