hikeSafe's 10 Essentials

We want you to be safe on the trails! The NH Fish and Game Department and the White Mountain National Forest are partners in a mountain safety education program called "hikeSafe" to help get the word out on what hikers need to know.

Recommended Clothing and Equipment for Hikers:

For Summer Day Hikes:

• Map
• Compass
• Warm Clothing:
• Sweater or Pile Jacket
• Long Pants (wool or synthetic)
• Hat (wool)
• Extra Food and Water
• Flashlight or Headlamp
• Matches/Firestarters
• First Aid Kit/Repair Kit
• Whistle
• Rain/Wind Jacket and Pants
• Pocket Knife

Also important to take on day hikes:

• Sturdy Footwear and Extra Socks
  
• Watch
  
• Trash Bag (for trash or rain protection)
  
• Light Plastic Tarp or "Space" Blanket
  
• Guidebook
  
• Insect Repellant
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Gloves or Mittens
  
• Personal Medications
  
• Cord/Rope
  
• Gaiters
  
• Extra Batteries