Clothing should consist of hiking shoes, slacks, shirt, jacket, hat, and
preferably a light raincoat. Basketball shoes or keds are preferred by
some. Because of the chill climate at elevations of seven to ten
thousand feet, warm clothing is advisable. In climbing, temperature goes
down as you go up. The top of Haleakala averages thirty degrees cooler
than sea level. You should bring your food for the trip, a knapsack,
sunburn lotion, soap, hand towel, dish towel, matches, and simple first
aid. As cooking facilities in the cabins are adequate, food need not be
precooked.