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Here is a checklist of items you will need to pack for a hiking trip:

One pair hiking boots or sturdy shoes. Make sure to break them in before your trip! One or two pairs of long pants Underwear or long johns: It can get cold up there! Two or three t-shirts. One should be long sleeved One pair of shorts One or two wool or fleece turtlenecks A hat for sun protection A backpack Hiking socks Sunscreen Insect repellent A water bottle A water purifier: Some stream water is not suitable for drinking! A waist back that has items you will readily need. Some waist packs even have a pocket for your water bottle. Trail Mix or other types of high carbohydrate snacks.

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