Preparing for the trip, sensible options for the kids camping and hiking:

1. Spork
2. Emergency Whistle (can work underwater?)
3. Rope
4. Emergency Blanket
5. First Aid kits
6. Collapsable eating ware
7. National Park Service Passport
8. Binoculars
9. Solar Powered Lantern
10. Walkie-talkie (waterproof)
11. Compass
12. Head torch
13. Fishing rod
14. Dehydrated food
15. Swiss Army Knife (thanks Dad)