Waterfall & Day Hiking Packin...

WATERFALLING & DAY HIKING PACKING LIST

Heading out on a trip to view some waterfalls or enjoy some swimming holes?

Here is a checklist that will hopefully help you remember what to bring with you!

Food / Snacks

Water (1-4 liters per person, depending on how far you will be hiking)

Gatoraide/Powerade (or any other electrolyte-type drink)

Daypack (recommend the Camelbak, Go Lite and North Face Packs, but there are dozens of brands)

Hiking Shoes or Boots (walking shoes are OK for many short waterfall hikes)

Water Shoes (recommend Merrill and Keen water shoes)

Waterproof Jacket

Fleece / Soft Shell / Sweatshirt (helpful if it is going to be below 55 degrees)

Bug Spray (mid-May to mid-July)

Road Atlas

Guidebook

Trail Maps (if hiking trails are complex)

Camera (with extra memory card and battery)

Camera Lenses and Filters (Also consider bringing lens cleaner and cloth)

Tripod

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Journal & Pen

Trash Bag

Towel

Sun Tan Lotion (SPF 30+ with UVA and UVB protection is recommended)