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Waskahegan Trail Association - Events - Checklists - Hiking

Questions about equipment? Send them to hikes@waskahegantrail.ca.

Minimum When Hiking With WTA



Daypack
Plenty of Water
Avoid drinking boxes since they cannot be re-sealed if you do not finish them or want to save some for later
Snacks
Poncho/Rain Jacket
Insect Repellent
Hat, Visor, and/or Sunglasses
Sunscreen (which should be at least SPF 15 & applied 30 min ahead to be effective)
Dress Appropriately for Weather
Sneakers for Easy Hikes or Broken-In/Waterproofed Hiking Boots for All Other Hikes
Wool or Synthetic Socks
Cross-Country Ski Equipment (Snow dependent)

Other Suggestions



Gaiters
Compass/GPS
Waskahegan Guide Book
Whistle
First Aid Kit (Bandages, Antibiotic Ointment, Tweezers, Bee Sting Kit)
Binoculars
Camera
Extra Snacks or Packed Lunch
Plastic/garbage bag to carry out garbage
Plastic bags to wrap muddy books in when back at the car
Toilet paper (plus a plastic bag to carry it out)

Think we forgot something from one of our lists? Let us know.




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