hiking gear for short day hikes
Hiking Gear for Short Day Hikes
If you are planning to go on a short, one day hike to satiate your craving for adventure, the hiking gear checklist provided below will help you make sure that you don't goof up on things that you need to carry along.
*Store your emergency contact number as ICE i.e., In Case of Emergency.
Even if it's a day hike, carrying matches or lighter, tinder (easily combustible material), a flashlight, etc., are of utmost importance, as the chances of you falling behind the schedule cannot be ruled out. You can also carry a camera and swimming gear along to make the most of your hiking escapade. Overall, it isn't a lengthy list as such, and hence a small backpack, which is specially designed for short outings, will be sufficient for your day long trip. A backpack with a hip belt, which takes load off your shoulders would be ideal, but it is not a necessity as you won't be carrying much load on such a short trip.
Other than carrying all these things, you will also have to carry your mind along with you. As funny as it may sound, most of the untoward incidents that occur in the wilderness only occur because people leave their mind at home and do something that they are not supposed to do. There is a thin line of difference between bravery and foolishness, and disrespecting the nature is nothing but foolishness - which is bound to leave you in deep trouble.