What to Bring on a Hike Home Mt. Charleston Red Rock Lake Mead Other Areas What to Bring on a Hike First, determine the difficulty of the hike.
Common sense plays an important part.
You don't want to bring too many items, because it adds weight and slows you down . It's unlikely that you would get hurt on an easy hike, but if you did, two people in your group could go for help. The above rule applies if you stay on the trail, it's good weather, and you don't have any medical problems. Food - Complex carbs are the best. Daypack - around 1,800 cu.in.