What to Bring

How what you do (or don't) bring impacts your Timp hike

  • Nature is unpredictable & you may find yourself in an emergency situation
  • You need to be prepared to prevent & treat injuries
  • Always pack these 10 items - they are essential to your survival if things go wrong
  • Rescue can take hours - these items can help protect you while rescuers get to you

The Ten Essentials

  • When hiking you are responsible for your own safety, and any one of these ten items may help to save your life

Hydration

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We've got more info about how important enough water is here 

Insulation

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Extra clothes for the coldest weather possible

Navigation tools

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If you're using your phone, bring a portable charger

Illumination

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Headlamp or flashlight (not your phone flashlight!)

First aid kit

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Make your own or buy a pre-packed one

Nutrition

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You need fuel to keep going, more so in case of an emergency

Sun protection

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Sun block, sunglasses, hat

Tools & repair kit

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Multi tool, knife, small roll of duct tape

Fire

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Waterproof matches, lighter in case you need heat in an emergency

Emergency shelter

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Emergency bivvy - insulated usually mylar bag, packs down to the size of a can of soda. Helps prevent loss of body heat.

Sources

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