What to Bring

Is that weird, taking my Louis Vuitton bag camping? ~ Jessica Simpson

1. Light
2. Signaling Device
3. Fire Starter
4. Warm Clothes
5. Pocket Knife
6. Shelter
7. Water
8. Food
9. First-Aid Kit
10. Navigation
11. Communication: Cell phone

“The lack of light is the single most cause of overdure hiker calls for NSR. It is so easy to under estimate the amount of daylight left especially if you are deep in the forest. That is why carrying a good quality flashlight or headlamp with extra bulb and batteries per person, is number 1 on our list of the ten essential items. It is also prudent to carry green cyalume light sticks as an emergency backup ONLY. These lightweight items will illuminate the trail around and in front of you sufficiently for you to travel slowly in darkness fro several hours.”

Learn more on What To Bring via SAR North Shore.