Gear essentials for the adventure hiker

Having the right gear whenever you go on a hike, whether it’s a hike along the backcountry, or just a simple day hike, can provide you peace and safety. It’s a good habit to maintain and incredibly beneficial for you and your team.

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To help people be ready for anything during a hike, the Seattle-based organization named The Mountaineers, has formed the Ten Essentials list in the 1930s. It has since been updated to a “systems” kind of essentials in order to include the new technology the world knows now. For every hiking trip, it’s no-brainer to bring navigation. Steve Sorensen, a hiker himself, says the navigation includes maps, compass, altimeter, a PLB, and a GPS.

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A headlamp comes in handy especially during night hikes. Sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, caps, and other sun-protective clothing are important. Make sure your gear includes a first aid kit which has insect repellent and foot care. Bring along with a knife and its repair kit. Fire is important; pack a lighter, a tinder or stove, and matches. You shelter must be with you at all times.

Be sure to pack extra food, which means sustenance that exceeds the minimum allocation. Steve Sorensen also suggests that hikers bring extra water and extra clothes. There’s a reason they’re called essentials. The list is easy to remember, so make sure to include all that’s listed on it in your backpack. It’s better to be safe than sorry, and while your safety relies greatly on your hiking skills, your survival is your gear’s chief priority.

Steve Sorensen is a writer from San Diego. He loves to cook, fish, and hike. For more updates, head over to this page.

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