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What to Bring and Not to Bring
on the Walk
Whether
you're walking a mile or 22 miles with us, consider making your
walk more comfortable by bringing some of the items listed below.
Also take notice of things you should NOT bring to the walk.
Checklist
- Required
- Towels
- Flashlight
and extra batteries, or headlamp
- Shoes
- preferably two pairs that are worn-in
- Water
bottle
- Sunscreen
- Socks
- preferably 2 pair for each day
- Rain poncho
- Photo
identification
- Personal
medications
Checklist
- Suggested
- Waist
pack
- Windproof
jacket
- Shorts
and long pants
- Shirts
- preferably 1 for each walk day
- Sweater
- Underwear
- Sleepwear
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Pillow
- Earplugs
- Camera
and film
- Watch
- Alarm
clock
- Plastic
bags
- Cell phone
(do not use when walking)
- Toothbrush
and toothpaste
- Nail clipper
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Razor
- Comb or
brush
- Deodorant
- Hair ties
- Anti-chafing
stick such as Bodyglide
- Petroleum
jelly
- Lip balm
(with sunscreen)
- Pain reliever
- Insect
repellant
- Bandages,
gauze, tape
- Feminine
sanitary supplies
- Pens and
notepaper
- Credit
card
- Insurance
card
- Money
- Late night
snacks or any specially preferred energy snacks
Checklist
- What Not to Bring
- Backpacks
to wear while walking are not suggested as they throw off your
walking posture.
- Hairdryer
or anything electrical
What is
Supplied
- First
Aid Kit/Blister Self-Help Supplies: In the support vehicles
there will be a supply of bandages, tape, gauze, nail clippers,
lubricants, disinfectant, etc. However, you will want your own
small supply to treat blisters that pop up in between stops.
- Comfort
Supplies: Bug repellant, sunscreen, moisturizer, hand cleanser
are available at in the support vehicles. Bring your own small
supply of what you require and use these as replacements.
- Food and
Beverages: Bottled water and sports drink are available in the
support vehicle. Food is provided at the Lunch Stop. Snacks
such as bananas, oranges, bagged salty snacks, cookies and granola
bars will be available in the support vehicle.
How to
Pack
- Get 2-gallon
ziplock bags and place each day's walking apparel in a separate
bag and label it. This will save time as well as organize your
bag, keep things dry, and ensure nothing is left out. Place
toiletries in another bag and overnight clothes in another bag.
- Load your
waistpack with the items you will carry on the actual walk and
try this out on your training walks.
- Space
in the support vehicle is extremely limited, so please pack
efficiently.
Suggested
Items for a Waistpack
- You might
want to carry a small waistpack for items you feel you want
at hand. Any waistpack should be very light. Only carry necessities
in your waistpack. All other items should be kept in your luggage
that will be in the support vehicle.
- Extra
socks to change into at lunch stop
- Petroleum
jelly to apply to feet at lunch stop
- Bandaids,
blister bandages, alcohol wipes and needle
- Wallet
with credit cards, cash, id, medical card and phone numbers
- Waterbottle
- Sunscreen
and lip balm
- Neckerchief
and earband
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