THE 10 ESSENTIALS TO CARRY WITH YOU ON EVERY HIKE -
FROM REI - EXPERT ADVICE
1. Navigation: map, compass, altimeter, GPS device, personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger. Carry a topo map and know how to read it.
2. Headlamp: plus extra batteries
3. Sun Protection: sun glasses, sunscreen and sun-protection clothing year-round.
4. First Aid: including foot care such as moleskin and insect repellant.
5. Knife: plus a gear repair kit.
6. Fire: matches/lighter, tinder and/or stove.
7. Shelter: carried at all times - such as space blanket, emergency bivy.
8. Extra Food: Beyond the minimum expectation-bring enough food to share. The average hiker should consume at least 200 calories/hour. I bring calorie-dense foods such as dried fruit, sandwich, beef jerky, nuts, etc.
9. Extra Water: Beyond the minimum expectation - on very long hikes, I carry a light weight water pump in addition to 3 liters of water. Moderate -long hikes - 2-3 liters of water, depending on outside temperature.
10. Extra clothes: Beyond the minimum expectation. - think layers, bring extra hat in winter, I always bring light gloves even in summer if up in high country.
FROM REI - EXPERT ADVICE
1. Navigation: map, compass, altimeter, GPS device, personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger. Carry a topo map and know how to read it.
2. Headlamp: plus extra batteries
3. Sun Protection: sun glasses, sunscreen and sun-protection clothing year-round.
4. First Aid: including foot care such as moleskin and insect repellant.
5. Knife: plus a gear repair kit.
6. Fire: matches/lighter, tinder and/or stove.
7. Shelter: carried at all times - such as space blanket, emergency bivy.
8. Extra Food: Beyond the minimum expectation-bring enough food to share. The average hiker should consume at least 200 calories/hour. I bring calorie-dense foods such as dried fruit, sandwich, beef jerky, nuts, etc.
9. Extra Water: Beyond the minimum expectation - on very long hikes, I carry a light weight water pump in addition to 3 liters of water. Moderate -long hikes - 2-3 liters of water, depending on outside temperature.
10. Extra clothes: Beyond the minimum expectation. - think layers, bring extra hat in winter, I always bring light gloves even in summer if up in high country.