Child’s Day Pack

  •  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.