- Whistle to use in case of an emergency.
- Water and snacks. Teach the child to keep some for an emergency.
- Child sun block.
- Quality sunglasses.
- Insect repellent not have a higher than 30% DEET.
- Flashlight: A model that is easy to use.
- Child’s own first aid kit.
- Garbage bag for poncho. (Be careful for suffocation)
- Simple sturdy compass.
- Watch.
- Map of the trail showing the route and the destination point. Major features highlighted
- Tube tent.
- One time use camera.
See chapter on hiking with a child.