Lake Havasu City Day Hike Checklist (updated 12-10-11)

 

Recommended to Wear

__ Bandana (optional)
__ Gloves, work (optional)
__ Hat
__ Pants (shorts are o.k. in warm weather, but convertible nylon long pants preferred)
__ Socks (2 pairs), one thin liner sock & thicker outer sock
__ Sturdy shoes/sneakers or hiking boots, broken in
__ Sunglasses, polarized w/ ULV protection
__ Sunglasses strap (optional)
__ Sweat shirt (for winter hikes to higher elevations)
__ T-shirt
__ Watch (optional)

Recommended to Pack

__ Binoculars
__ Camera
__ Canteen and/or plastic water storage bag(s); ½-1 quart per person each four hours of hiking
__ Day pack (padded shoulder straps preferred)
__ Flashlight or headlight (optional)
__ Lip balm (optional)
__ Map
__ Notebook & pen (optional)
__ Pain killers, 1-2 doses of Advil, aspirin, Tylenol, etc. (optional)
__ Powdered Gatorade or Tang (optional, warm water alone may be undesirable)
__ Salty snacks, dried fruit and/or sandwiches (for longer hikes)
__ Sunscreen
__ Toilet paper (1 partial roll flattened in zip lock plastic bag; all paper must be carried out)
__ Walking stick (optional)
__ Water/sports drink, ½-1 quart per person each four hours of hiking

Recommended to Share

__ Cell phone (optional; service may be available in some areas or higher elevations)
__ First Aid Kit (Ace bandage, Band-Aids, mole skin, and surgical adhesive)
__ GPS unit (optional)
__ Lightweight plastic trowel (to bury feces; there are no bathrooms on the trail)