[Philmont 2007] Items for Sunday's hike

[Clibuser at aol.com]

Please bring the following
 
Space Blanket (aka emergency blanket)--surplus store has  them cheap.  You 
will need this
    for a long time anyway.
Whistle (cheap at surplus store)
Small personal first aid kit --  I will make  sure we have a larger one with 
us.
Compass
small flashlight or headlamp
lunch
light jacket
sunglasses
pocket knife
1 quart water--preferably in a Nalgene bottle.  We will filter water  on the 
trail.
sunscreen
hat
small day pack to fit all of the above into
bandana--optional but very useful
 
Wear good hiking boots if you have them.  The trail is rocky.   Otherwise, 
the best you can do.   The class B shirt is also fine, but  it will be cool up 
there.  Be prepared for that.  The high at the top  of the tram has been around 
70 degrees each day.  Part of the ascent is in  direct sun, but it can also 
be somewhat chilly and breezy on top.  Wear  long pants.  If you have the 
zip-off nylon pants, those are great.  If  you think you will be too hot in jeans, 
then wear shorts, but be prepared to  possibly have cold legs.
 
Please have all the gear above.  Generally, these are part of the  
ten-essentials kit.
 
Call me if you have any questions, or send me an e-mail.
 
Carolyn
310-839-5937

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