June 2014 Road Trip Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)

What To Take On A Grand Canyon Hike

These recommendations are specifically for the Bright Angel Trail, as it does have treated water available along its length. For backcountry hikes, you'd need to be even more careful. One recommended item that I didn't include is water treatment pills. Since there are several treated water sources available, it would usually be okay. However, that's not guaranteed. That's one thing I should bring that I didn't. Next time, I likely will.

~0:00 - Introduction
~1:00 - Backpack, water bladder, backup water bladders/containers
~3:00 - Electrolytes, electrolyte powder
~5:00 - Salty, high caloric foods
~7:00 - Take more food/lytes than you need
~8:00 - Change of shorts/clothing
~8:30 - Sunblock and wearing a jacket for protection
~10:00 - Change of glasses, hand sanitizer
~11:00 - Lights, batteries, whistle, compass
~12:30 - First aid (molefoam, bandages, gauze, blister protection, scissors, tape)
~14:00 - Camera/video equipment
~14:30 - Medication, cloth for wetting neck, hat
~15:00 - Sunscreen: face/arms and replenish often (SPF 30-50)
~16:30 - Uphill is hiked when you're tired
~17:00 - Hiking hours, shade, breaks
~18:00 - Lights give you security, 2010 reflection
~19:00 - Peace of mind...but a heavy backpack
~19:45 - Don't attempt a long hike if you've never hiked in the Grand Canyon!

SPF ratings (UVB protection); use SPF 30 or 50 for value and protection!
SPF 2: 50%
SPF 4: 75%
SPF 5: 80%
SPF 10: 90%
SPF 15: 93%
SPF 30: 97%
SPF 50: 98%
SPF 100: 99%
Reapply sunscreen often! SPF does nothing if you don't reapply often.

Glenrio:	[Day 1]
	[Day 2]
Grand Canyon N.P. (a):	[Day 3]
	[Day 4]
	[Day 5]
Grand Canyon N.P. (b):	[Day 6]
	[Day 7]
Canyonlands N.P.:	[Day 9]
	[Day 10]
Route Map:	[Route][all maps]