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Hiking Supplies (I read a lot of reviews to find these):

• Timberland Men's Chocorua Trail Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boot (I'd buy a half size larger than what you usually take)
• Darn Tough Vermont Men's Merino Wool Boot Full Cushion Socks
• Thorlo Men's Hiker
• Thorlo Unisex Wool/Thorlon Thick Cushion Hiking Sock
• Camber 305 Max-Weight Heavyweight Long Sleeve T-Shirt - It's the beefiest long sleeve t-shirt I could find (8-ounces)
• Camber 301 Max-Weight Heavyweight T-Shirt - USA Made
• ZnO Long Sleeve T-Shirt at Coolibar - They're made with bamboo cotton.
• Carhartt Force Workwear Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt Men at Amazon.com - 5.75 ounce, 65 percent cotton/35 percent polyester plaited jersey knit
• Carhartt Men's Workwear Pocket Long Sleeve T-Shirt Midweight Jersey Original Fit at Amazon.com - 6.75 ounce.  That only one I've see better is the 8 ounce cottom above.
• Dickies Men's Long Sleeve Heavyweight Crew Neck at Amazon.com - It's also 6.75 ounce cotton.  You need to got to their website to find that out.
• Beach Comber Hat at Coolibar
• Planters Trail Mix, Fruit & Nut, 2-oz. Bags (Count of 72)
• Black Diamond Ultra Mountain Carbon Trekking Pole - Click here to determine the length
• Outdoor Research Chroma Full Sun Gloves
• La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid Tinted
• Columbia Bora Bora Booney II Sun Hats
• Camelbak Products Men's Fourteener 24 Hydration Pack
• Carhartt Men's Loose Fit Canvas Carpenter Five Pocket at Amazon.com
• Sawyer Products Mini Water Filtration System
• Anker 2nd Gen Astro 6400 ($20) cell phone charger at Amazon.com (see review below).  Also see Anker PowerCore+ 13400 (Recharges 2X Faster than Normal Portable Chargers) Premium Aluminum 13400mAh External Battery Charger with Leading 4.8A Output for iPhone, iPad, Samsung and More (Black).
• Headlamp Flashlight - USB Rechargeable 280 Lumens Cree Led, Super Bright, Waterproof, Lightweight & Comfortable, 100h Battery Life, Best for Running, Caving, Hiking, Camping, Kids - Note:  I think the Anker 2nd Gen Astro charger will charge this in addition to your cell phone.
• 3M STERI STRIP SKIN CLOSURES 1/8'' X 3'' 10 PKG/5 - These things are a life saver and should be in every backpack.
• Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net at Amazon.com
• Light My Fire Titanium Spork
• Sea To Summit Delta Bowl with Lid Grey, 27 fl. oz.
• Ziploc Twist 'N Loc Containers, Small 2 Cup, 3 Containers & 3 Lids (Pack of 2)
• TAC Force TF-705RD Assisted Opening Tactical Folding Knife, Black Half-Serrated Blade, Red Handle, 4-1/2-Inch Closed
• Garmin GPSMAP 64st, TOPO U.S. 100K with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver
• Garmin GPSMAP 62 Handheld GPS Navigator
• Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS Receiver with Vehicle Power Cable - Instead of buying the Gamin Handheld, this might be a better option along with the MotionX app for the iPhone.  The MotionX app is a much better interface.  The Garmin Handheld reminds me of the antiquated Apple II computers from the '80's.  Without this attachment, the iPhone doesn't have the GPS reception in areas where you need it.  Also see SkyPro XGPS160 GPS Receiver and Bad Elf 2200 GPS Pro (Black/silver) which looks like Garmin's competitors.
• Garmin Basecamp software
• BirdsEye TOPO, U.S. and Canada
• Topo North America
• http://www.meetup.com - To find hiking groups

The best portable USB battery pack for daily use - engadget.com, 6/26/15 - "The Anker 2nd Gen Astro 6400 ($20) is the best pocket-size USB battery for most people, because it comes closest to hitting the sweet spot for price, charging speed, capacity, and portability. Thanks to its smart-charging circuitry, it works well with any current smartphone, and it should be able to handle new models that come out in the next couple of years, too. It's sturdy enough for the daily grind and small enough for a pair of relaxed-fit jeans"

GPS Visualizer: Convert GPS files to plain text or GPX - Neat website to convert Google Maps into .gpx files for things like hiking with MotionX on your iPhone or iPad. Cut and paste the Google Maps URL into this website (the URL field) and it will generate the gpx file. To import a .gpx file into MotionX on your iPhone, cut and paste the code into notepad. Save the file to {name}.txt. Using File Explorer, rename the file to {name}.gpx. Send an email to gpsimport@motionx.com with {name}.gpx attached. They will automatically generate an email back with a link. Click on that link with your iPhone and it will import it into MotionX. See http://support.motionx.com/motionx-gps/importing-waypoints-or-tracks/

• Here's an example to a hill near my home. Google Maps plotted the trial (you have to select "Hiking"). You also need to select "Google Hybrid" for the maps in MotionX.

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