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- Identification (Driver's License, etc.)
- Medical Insurance card
- Medications
- Water - enough for the hike PLUS extra in case you get lost or delayed in the desert
- Sun protection - hat, long sleeve clothing, sun block
- Warm clothing in the event of rain, snow, wind or UNEXPECTED overnight stays
- Hiking boots
- Boot socks and liners
- Spare shoe lace
- Space blanket
- Flashlight, blinking signal device, mirror
- Whistle
- First Aid Kit, large bandage, mole skin
- Ace bandages(s)
- Map
- Compass
- Tweezers & comb, for dealing with cactus
- Enough food for the hike and EXTRA
- Energy snacks - coated chocolate, fruit, energy bars
- Salted snacks, for water retention - jerky, salted nuts, crackers
- Trail Mix with some of the above - fruit, nuts, M&Ms
- Water, to feed the dehydrated fruit
- Waterproof bags/containers
- Package of tissues
- Insect repellant if you will be around water
- Pen knife or Swiss Army knife
- Cell phone if available. Turn it off unless needed to conserve battery.
- Walking stick(s)
- More water ! And drink it !
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