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It doesn't happen to everyone, so it's not a true essential. But the majority of walkers find facial tissue to be indispensible. Something about walking contributes to dripping noses. Facial tissue also comes in handy for restroom stops at facilities with no toilet paper.
Good-to-Have Non-Essentials:
- First Aid: For a longer walk it's smart to carry along a "blister kit." At the first sign of discomfort see your trip leader - I always carry some extra moleskin in a first aid kit.
- Whistle: Essential if hiking in the woods and useful if walking in town.
- Snack: If you're going to be walking for more than an hour, take along a snack to give you energy. For all of my hikes I bring along a light lunch. Don’t eat too much or you wont feel like continuing on the hike and I don’t like to have to carry anyone –even if they are cute :)
- Comb: To combat "hat hair."
- Umbrella: Not to use, just to keep the rain away. Also can be opened suddenly to scare away charging dogs.
- Stick: A hiking stick or hiking pole can be handy when hiking on natural hilly trails, to provide hiking stability and to take some stress off the legs in long steep descents. Also makes you look like a dedicated professional hiker :)
- SwissArmy Knife: All kinds of potential uses.
- Cell Phone: Can be handy in case of a hiking emergency. Some would call this essential. Use only when necesary and avoid extended chats that can easily annoy others.
- GPS: You really are a dedicated hiker now -track points & WAAS up?
- Gloves: Just in case the weather turns colder
- Imodium: Just in case those crab apples you picked on the trail don’t agree with your stomach
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