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Essential Guide for Hikers

The document provides guidelines for mountaineering and hiking, including a checklist of 10 essential items to bring. It lists the essential items under the categories of navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid supplies, fire, repair kit/tools, nutrition, hydration, and emergency shelters. The checklist emphasizes bringing extra clothing layers, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, headlamp/flashlight, first aid kit, matches/lighter, knife, sufficient food and water, tent, rope, and garbage bags. The document also provides hiking safety tips such as making a checklist, being informed about the trail, hiking in a team, staying on designated trails, yielding to uphill traffic, ensuring no one

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Essential Guide for Hikers

The document provides guidelines for mountaineering and hiking, including a checklist of 10 essential items to bring. It lists the essential items under the categories of navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid supplies, fire, repair kit/tools, nutrition, hydration, and emergency shelters. The checklist emphasizes bringing extra clothing layers, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, headlamp/flashlight, first aid kit, matches/lighter, knife, sufficient food and water, tent, rope, and garbage bags. The document also provides hiking safety tips such as making a checklist, being informed about the trail, hiking in a team, staying on designated trails, yielding to uphill traffic, ensuring no one

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Lesson 2

MOUNTAINEERING CHECKLIST
Hiking and mountaineering are not easy recreational activities. It takes much time to travel, hike, and
climb a mountain. It is important for a hiker and a climber to make sure that he/she has a backpack that
is loaded with important things for survival, safety, and basic needs.

The 10 Essentials

Navigation  Map Always carry a detailed map of the


 Compass area you will hike or climb.
 GPS Compass is an important navigating
tool.

GPS is optional, but make sure to


bring extra batteries for it.

Sun Protection  Sunglass To protect your eyes, you need high


 Sunscreen quality sunglasses. Have 2 pairs, in
case one gets lost or damaged.
 Lip balm
For skin protection, bring sunscreen
protection with SPF 30 or higher to
avoid skin burning and skin aging.

Use lip balm to prevent lips from


becoming dry.

Insulation  Shirts Mountain weather changes rapidly.


 Jackets Always bring rain gears and extra
clothes. You may need to wear
 Pants
layers of clothes to survive the cold
 Socks
or a longer stay in the mountain.
 Underwear

Illumination  Headlight For light source


 Flashlight
Bring extra batteries

First-Aid Supplies  First-Aid Kit Make sure to have a handy first-aid


kit with basic supplies like band aids,
gauze pad, antiseptic wipes, and
tape.

Fire  Matches and lighter Must be wrapped with

Repair kit and tools  Knife It can help you to prepare food,
repair gear, for first- aid, and
emergencies.

Nutrition  Food supplies Good for duration of activity plus


extra one-day supply

Food that can be stored over a long


period of time Little/no cooking
required

Easily digestible

Hydration  Water bottles Bring water that can last throughout


the long activity to avoid
dehydration.

Emergency shelters  Tent


 Rope
 Harness
 Garbage bag

HIKING TIPS, GUIDELINES AND ETIQUETTE


A hiker must observe the proper etiquette for his/her safety and protection. Following guidelines also
help in the conservation of the precious natural environment while you enjoy a safe hike.

1. Make a Checklist

 Prepare all the necessary equipment for your activity. o Bring enough clothes, food, water, and
other supplies for the hike

2. Be informed!

 Research about the place you will hike.


 Get the latest trail map of the arca you wish to go to.
 Tell someone or your relatives about your hike so they would know where to find you

3. Hike in a Team

 Avoid hiking alone!


 Join an expedition team
 Group hiking has great advantages.
 It helps you to meet new people.
 It lets you spend quality time with your friends and family.
4. Always stay on the trail, to avoid any chance of getting lost.

5. If two parties meet on a tight spot on a steep trail, the group that is going uphill has the right of
way.

6. Keep an eye on everyone and ensure that no one falls behind or gets into a difficulty.

7. Avoid making loud noise while hiking

8. Camp only in the designated camp sites.

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