Packing List

Daypack- 

This should not be too big.  They only need to carry their water, first aid kit, food, and water filter.  Less than 10 lb total. Here is an option--

1. 1. Pack Option- https://www.sierra.com/item~p~3ygca-01/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=OrganicShopping&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&cid=Sierra:OrgShoppingFeeds:GOOGLE:NA:NA 

   2. https://www.amazon.com/CamelBak-Runner-Hiking-Hydration-Backpack/dp/B07KPDNGXL?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&gQT=1&th=1&psc=1

Water- Need Carry 3-4 liters, water filter

1. 1. Sawyer Mini-Sawyer® Mini Water Filter at Menards®

   2. Filter Bottle - link

Electrolytes 

There are a lot of great options. Here are some examples.

1. Nuun - Link

2. Liquid IV Link

Food - 

You will need to replenish thousands of calories, so make sure to bring food your body is used to. Start eating these foods several weeks before the hike to help your body adjust. Examples of good food to bring:

1. • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

2. • Beef jerky

3. • Trail mix

4. • Energy bars/protein bars

5. • High-energy granola bars

Avoid foods that are high in sugar 

Environmental Protection

1. 1. Chapstick

   2. Sunscreen

   3. Sunglasses

   4. Hat- The wider the brim, the better

   5. Headlamp- 60000LM LED HeadLamp Motion Sensor USB Rechargeable Flashlight Headlight 5 Modes - Walmart.com

Cell Phone 

Emergency Text Messaging Service. Iphone 14 or later can send satellite text message. Learn how before the hike. Click Here for Instructions

For taking pictures, tracking your route (Maps/Strava) and looking up scriptures...very little cell service in the canyon

Shelter

1. 1. Emergency Blanket-  Rescue Essentials Emergency Blanket

   2. Rain Poncho Ozark Trail Clear Hooded Adult Unisex Emergency Poncho, One Size Fits Most - Walmart.com

Shoes/Clothing

1. 1. 2 pairs of wool or synthetic (NOT COTTON) socks 

   2. Layers

   3. Recommend long sleeve shirt with UPF rating. Click Here for an example. A shirt with a hood will help keep the sun off your neck and ears.

   4. Loose fitting and comfortable shorts.

   5. Trail/running shoes (you don’t need a big hiking boot – the trail is well maintained and easy to navigate)- good fitting and broken in.  You should be wearing them now!

   6. Buff - this will help you stay cool. Very important.

Click Here for helpful website on the best clothing to wear in the sun

It will be slightly cold when we start, but most of the hike will be very warm. Everything that is packed in must be packed out, so don’t bring excess clothing.

First Aid Kid

1. 1. Pain (Ibuprofen)

   2. Blisters (moleskin)

   3. Chafing cream

Hiking Poles

Example of hiking poles. Click Here for Link

Grit

1. 1. Positive Attitude

   2. Perseverance

   3. Determination