A common sense, (perhaps stupid) question.

It's been awhile since I've been on just a day hike. I'm obviously bringing a day pack, but I run into the bad habit of packing too much crap. I'm going two hours away from where I live to hike Red River Gorge and it's going to be a high of 73 degrees. We should be at the trail head around 9AM. Some great views most of the rock I'll be on is sandstone. Anyway here are some of the stuff I either will, may, or may not bring.


1. Raincoat (probably not need)

2. Gaiters (May not need)

3. Light fleece (probably will be chilly in the morning.)

4.Small med pack with "vitamin I", Imodium AD, etc.

5.Gum

6.Camel back bladder that inserts into my pack.

7. Trekking poles

8.TP

9.Snacks

10. 2 Nalgene bottles of water.

11.small head lamp in case we hit a few caves along some of the trails.

12. some cash

13. camera

Now I may bring my filter, so that would require me to not have to bring the second water bottle.

Any suggestions on anything important I am forgetting?


I know I can be a contradiction to my motto of "keeping it simple."


Tom