__ Candle
__ Clothing (always bring something warm, extra socks, and rain gear)
__ Compass
__ First aid kit
__ Food (bring extra)
__ Flashlight (new diode type are very bright)
__ Foil (to use as a cup or signaling device)
__ Hat
__ Insect Repellant
__ Map
__ Nylon Filament
__ Pocket knife
__ Pocket mirror (to use as a signaling device)
__ Prescription glasses (an extra pair)
__ Prescription medications for ongoing medical conditions
__ Radio with batteries
__ Space blanket or a piece of plastic (to use for warmth or shelter)
__ Sunglasses
__ Sunscreen
__ Trash bag (makes an adequate poncho)
__ Water
__ Waterproof matches or matches in a waterproof tin
__ Water purification tablets
__ Whistle (to scare off animals or to use as a signaling device)
Ten-Essentials
1. Water Bring plenty of water and a way to purify water found on the trail.
2. Food lunch, energy bars, trail-mix, snacks, etc
3. Fire starter lighter, matches in a waterproof container
4. Compass/GPS unit bring extra batteries for GPS units.
5. Map a map of the area and the trail you will be hiking.
6. First Aid Kit
7. Whistle
8. Pocket Knife, Nylon Cord
9. Clothing - Rain Jacket, Emergency Blanket, Extra Clothing
10. Flashlight bring extra batteries.
Please Note: This is a suggested list of items;
please use your own judgment depending on the
particular trip you are planning.
__ Mountain Bike - obviously!
__ Two water bottles and carriers
__ Small tool bag mounted under seat
__ Security lock
__ Pump
Tools
__ Compact screwdrivers to fit bike
__ Allen wrenches to fit bike parts ( typically 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm)
__ Tire irons
__ Spoke wrench
__ Freewheel tool (be sure it fits your freewheel)
__ Six-inch crescent wrench
__ Spare tire
__ Spare tube
__ Tube patch kit
__ Chain rivet tool
__ Spare chain link
First Aid
__ Antibiotics
__ Antiseptics
__ Tylenol
__ Benadryl
__ Tincture of Benzoin
__ Sterile gauze pads
__ Nonadherent dressing
__ One-inch adhesive tape
__ Steristrips
__ Ace wrap
__ Moleskin
__ Second Skin
__ Tweezers
__ Bandage scissors
__ Irrigation syringe
__ Talcum powder for saddle sores and for flat tires --
dusting the tube before placing it
__ Pencil and emergency report form
__ Emergency Phone Numbers and money for a phone call
Clothing
__ Bike helmet -- if you have a brain, protect it!
__ Cycling shorts
__ T-shirt (cotton / synthetic blend
__ Fleece, Polartec or wool sweater
__ Cycling gloves
__ Rain jacket - lightweight for windbreaker and just-in-case sprinkles
__ Cycling shoes
Miscellaneous
__ Wrap-style sunglasses
__ Compass ( a mini one that mounts on the handlebars works just fine)
__ Heart-rate monitor and altimeter mounted on the handlebars, too
__ Sunscreen
__ Insect repellent
__ Bandana
__ High energy snacks
__ Camera and film
__ Small hydration pack with room for packing snacks
