Begging hiking, help plz?

Question

I'm just starting to get in to hiking and I'm going on a beginner hiking trip with REI and I'm wondering some basic gear i need and should bring?

Answer 1

there are several lists of the so-called 10 essentials but here is my list.

water - 1 liter minimum (I usually also carry filter and / or treatment tablets - chlorine dioxide)

first-aid kit

means of starting fire (matches, lighter, firestarter)

compass and map

rain gear (poncho or rain suit)

knife - big or little - a medium pocket knife is fine

a metal cup or small pot (Usually carry a very small stove, alcohol or canister)

one change of clothes from skin out

some small rope or cord

flashlight

small lightweight tarp and a few tent pegs

sandals / aqua-socks / old tennis shoes to wear if I have to wade a stream

a whistle

something to eat and a few tea-bags

hiking stick or poles

I might leave out a few items depending or where and when I am going