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Every hiker needs a basic day hikers checklist to cross things off so items are not forgotten. It is important to bring the proper supplies while hiking in case of an emergency.
I’m not sure about you, but I love watching Discovery Channel and similar tv shows in which real life events are replayed. I’ve watched far too many re-enactments where hikers were unprepared when an emergency occurred and escaped a near death experience. To be completely honest, there have been hikes myself, such as when I got lost hiking along one of America’s top trails (Fiery Gizzard), that I should have been more prepared.
Hiking is one of my favorite activities when exploring a new destination. Many times I plan my vacations around national parks and places that provide scenic trails. I’ve hiked some amazing trails in all sorts of conditions. I’ve put together this day hiker gear checklist from all my past experiences. Learn from my failures to make sure that you have what you need to enjoy your next day hike.
Before going out on your day hike, check the forecast for the hike area and the surrounding area. Look for chance of storms and check the temperature and then dress accordingly.
Tip: Remember to tell someone where you are hiking and an estimated time when you will return in case of emergency. This is very important to me after my own son was rescued by our local search & rescue team after a kayaking trip went bad in a canyon area. He hiked along the river until dark then he started a fire to wait until morning. A drone and helicopter eventually found him and he was rescued over 12 hours after his ordeal began. Thankfully, he told me where he was going that day.
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Check back as we add more hikes that we have completed to our our bucket list hikes list. Are there other items you would add to our essential hiking gear list? Let us know by leaving a comment below. If this list helped you, be sure to share with your hiking friends by using your favorite social media platform below.
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