| Suggested Tech Apps & Tools | |||
free and paid versions available | Heat Index App | iPhone 14 & above | |
| Suggested Equipment | |||
| Boots / hiking shoes & socks | Day or back pack | Water Bottle(s) or hydration pack | Hiking pants / shorts |
| Poles | Hat | Windbreaker / vest / jacket | Sun protection* |
| Food and/or snacks | Cooling Towel | Hydration tablets | First aid kit |
| Navigation phone app | Compass | Whistle | Tick Protection* |
| Medic Alert bracelet | |||
| Suggested Sources | |||
| REI (store and Outlet online) | Sports Basement | Big Five | Second hand shops |
| Patagonia, Worn Ware | LL Bean | Columbia Outlet, Richmond | |
| How To's | |||
| Wear a Backpack Correctly | 10 Reasons to Use Hiking Poles | Choose a Hydration Pack |
* Hat, sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm, sun protective clothing, cooling towel
* Insect repellent clothing/spray
Trails Club of Rossmoor 1001 Golden Rain Road Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |