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!

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Food / Snacks

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

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

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

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

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Water Shoes (recommend Merrill and Keen water shoes)

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Waterproof Jacket 

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

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Bug Spray  (mid-May to mid-July)

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Road Atlas 

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Guidebook 

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Trail Maps   (if hiking trails are complex)

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Camera   (with extra memory card and battery)

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

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Tripod 

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For lots of great photography tips and information check out:

http://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/waterfallsphotography.php

or click the button 

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Journal & Pen

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Trash Bag 

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Towel

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