Material Preparation: Get the materials needed and put them together in a watertight container. If you can, get together with the group that you will hike with and make sure everybody has all equipment needed. Here is a sample list of equipment that you should take. Pack, sunglasses, head lamp, sun and lip balm, water bottle, lunch (good idea!!!), map, compass, first aid kit, cook stove and , water filter or iodine tablets.