Checklist:
Map and/or trail guides
Snacks “Yes.”—Rust
Water “Important, especially in Texas.”—Caro
Insect repellent “This is important!”—Caro
Sunscreen “It’s better than a bad burn.”—Rust
Sunglasses “Okay.”—Rust
Hat “I’m okay with the trail look.”—Caro
Bandannas “Buy at the park and dip in the water fountain.”—Rust
Band-Aids “Make a kit of the stuff you don’t think you will need.”—Caro
Small flashlight “Sure.”—Rust
Walkie-talkies “Reception isn't good in far out canyons and mountains.”—Rust
Pepper spray “The bear bell doesn’t really work at keeping bears away.”—Caro
Compass “If you know how to use it and where places are really.”—Rust
Paper & pencil “I need my notebook.”—Caro
Whistle “Sure.”—Rust
Binoculars “Only if you don’t mind the weight.”—Caro
Pocket knife, rope “Things that just seem like a good idea.”—Rust
Keys/ID stuff
Camera with extra batteries “More weight.”—Caro
Hiking stick “Yes!”—Rust
