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HIKING BOOTS: Comfortable, lightweight, and water repellent. Nike, Vasque, Hi-Tec and Merrell all make lightweight hiking boots that are moderately priced.

PANTS: Comfortable and durable. Include a pair of shorts, just in case.

SHIRTS: T-shirts, flannel shirts, lightweight long sleeve shirts, and turtlenecks are all good options.

WARM JACKET / SWEATERS: A fleece or pile jacket and/or a wool sweater offer great layers for extra warmth.

LONG UNDERWEAR: Non-cotton preferred, uppers and lowers.

SOCKS: Wool socks and synthetic liners are a good combination for hiking.

GLOVES: Lightweight wool or pile gloves are best.

WOOL KNIT CAP: You won't be sorry you brought this!

BRIMMED HAT: For sun protection.

DAY PACK or HIP PACK: This will come in handy for day hiking and bus travel.

QUART WATER BOTTLE: Great for day hikes.

INSECT REPELLENT: The higher the percentage of DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta- toluamide), the more effective it is against mosquitoes. Natural repellents containing Citronella are less effective, but are gentler on your skin. Creams and pumps are more environmentally friendly than aerosols.

OPTIONAL: BINOCULARS, CAMERA (extra film and batteries), TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK, SUNSCREEN, SUNGLASSES, FIELD GUIDES TO LOCAL FLORA AND FAUNA, FLASHLIGHT (August and September)