Things Every Hiker Should Take With Them
Saturday, December 3, 2011
By Stephan Silcot
Millions of people go camping every year and that number is not about to drop. With more and more people going camping every single year the number of people going hiking is also going to increase along with it. If you like to go on hikes then you need to be prepared for whatever might come your way because that is how a real hiker prepares for things.
A lot of people think that as long as they have some good hiking shoes then they will be alright, trust me, you won't be alright. If you want to make sure that you are safe and have all the bases covered then you need to take the items that I list below because without them you won't have the necessary tools you need to survive in the event you get lost and have to spend the night in the wild.
Items Every Hiker Should Have
Backpack - Having a backpack is really only important to carry everything that you need. When you are going hiking you want to have both hands free and the only way to do that is to have a backpack to carry all your stuff in.
Waterproof Matches - If you do get stuck out in the forest or wherever you are hiking then you will need a way to stay warm and possibly cook something and that is why having matches is important. The whole point of bringing waterproof matches is so that you are not trying to light a fire with wet matches because those will take a long time to light and by then who knows what could happen.
Poncho - Whenever you are out in the forest you need to have a poncho just in case it rains. The reason they are important is because they will keep you dry and make sure you don't get sick.
Bottled Water - Being that you will be out walking around, you need bottled water. The purpose of the water is to revitalize you if you become dehydrated. I don't think I need to tell you all the benefits of having water with you, right?
Compass - No hiker should be without a compass and if you are then you should not be hiking. I know this might be a little more than you need but I would take at least 2 compasses just in case.
Flashlight - When you are hiking you need more than 1 flashlight. My advice is to have a small pocket flashlight and a bigger on in your bag.
If you want to make sure you are safe then taking all of these things with you is a must. Just make sure that you don't leave anything behind because you never know when you might need it.
A lot of people think that as long as they have some good hiking shoes then they will be alright, trust me, you won't be alright. If you want to make sure that you are safe and have all the bases covered then you need to take the items that I list below because without them you won't have the necessary tools you need to survive in the event you get lost and have to spend the night in the wild.
Items Every Hiker Should Have
Backpack - Having a backpack is really only important to carry everything that you need. When you are going hiking you want to have both hands free and the only way to do that is to have a backpack to carry all your stuff in.
Waterproof Matches - If you do get stuck out in the forest or wherever you are hiking then you will need a way to stay warm and possibly cook something and that is why having matches is important. The whole point of bringing waterproof matches is so that you are not trying to light a fire with wet matches because those will take a long time to light and by then who knows what could happen.
Poncho - Whenever you are out in the forest you need to have a poncho just in case it rains. The reason they are important is because they will keep you dry and make sure you don't get sick.
Bottled Water - Being that you will be out walking around, you need bottled water. The purpose of the water is to revitalize you if you become dehydrated. I don't think I need to tell you all the benefits of having water with you, right?
Compass - No hiker should be without a compass and if you are then you should not be hiking. I know this might be a little more than you need but I would take at least 2 compasses just in case.
Flashlight - When you are hiking you need more than 1 flashlight. My advice is to have a small pocket flashlight and a bigger on in your bag.
If you want to make sure you are safe then taking all of these things with you is a must. Just make sure that you don't leave anything behind because you never know when you might need it.
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The best thing to do is to take all your hiking gear with you just in case you need it. Just make sure that you have a small pocket flashlight so that you are ready for anything.
Posted byBertie at 4:22 AM
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