Hello!
Another couple and my wife and I would like to do the socal-6-pack but we’re all relatively new to hiking. We’re all in good shape and have done some short 5-6 mile hikes before. I currently carry an REI lookout 50 pack, with internal support and waist straps. Inside I carry the following:
I also carry a pocket knife and watch on me. My question(s) is(are) (finally!) what should I ask the other people to carry? Do they each need to carry their own survival/first-aid supplies/water? This would be tough for the girls but my friend and I could manage. Also, am I missing something? I want to purchase the following eventually, but is something absolutely required before we begin?
- good hiking boots (ankle support is important to us!)
- base layer shirt
- base layer underwear
- wool socks
- hat
- trekking poles
Ive seen your great gear page where you list what you used on the JMT trail, and plan to eventually (slowly) invest in stuff. I just want to make sure we have what we need to begin!
Thanks for the help and the great blog!
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