Click to Return Home
10 Essentials



Click to Return to Previous Page
Northwest Hiker Presents A List of 10 Essential
Items that ALL Hikers Should Have with Them while
Enjoying the Trails of the Great Northwest.


(Yah, I know, its more than 10, but I promise, you will not be sorry.)
  1. Map of area
  2. Compass and the knowledge of how to use it
  3. Flashlight with EXTRA Bulb/Batteries
  4. Water and Filtering System
  5. Extra Clothing Including Rain gear
  6. Extra Food
  7. Pocket Knife
  8. Waterproof Matches and Fire Starter
  9. Whistle and Metal Mirror
  10. 1st Aid Kit with Insect Repellent,
    Sun screen, Toilet Paper, and Aspirin
Please view the information on these links:

Heart Attacks Tick Issues Poison Oak Cougars Bears