Are you planning to go for a day hike? It is a pleasant means to discover nature with family and friends, or even just by yourself alone. No matter if you go deep into the foothills or just stay closer to your home, it is always important to have a day hiking essentials checklist, so that you don’t forget anything on the go. A backpack with a day hiking essentials checklist is the part of a day hiking.
Why We Need Day Hiking Essentials Checklist?
No matter whether you go far or just go near your home for a day hiking, it is always recommended to prepare a day hiking esse3ntials checklist. You should do so, not to forget anything on the go. You never know what incident may occur on the way. So, you have to be prepared for every possible disastrous situation.
Because of all these, it is always recommended to have a fool-proof day hiking essentials checklist. With the help of this checklist, you can roam freely.
Navigation
GPS Mapping Navigation
Paper map
Compass
Hydration
Water bottle
Purification
Filter backup
Emergency Gear and First Aid
SOS/Tracker for visible GPS coordinates, and trip tracking+SOS
Rechargeable Headlamp
Batteries
First Aid
Headlamp
Firestarter
Knife or Multi-tool & Repair Kit
Scissors and/or Knife
Multi-tool
Repair Kit
Clothing (select on the basis of expected weather)
Mid-layer top
Shirt/baselayer or mid-layer
Warm jacket
Moisture-wicking long underwear
Warm balaclava or hat
Mittens or gloves
Socks (wool or synthetic)
Winter gaiters and boots
Rainwear (pants and jacket)
Fleece pants or insulated pants
Long-sleeve shirt
Fleece jacket or insulated jacket
Great Deal warm jacket
Warm hat
Gloves (basic)
Gloves for dexterity
Sun/hiking hat
Underwear
Bra
Shoes
Socks
Personal Items
ID
Cash and/or credit card
Mobile to communicate
Campsite permit (if needed)
Trail pass (if needed)
Notebook and pencil or pen
Rainwear (select on the basis of expected weather)
Rain Jacket or waterproof jacket
Rain Jacket Bomber
Rain Pants
Rain Mitts
First Aid Supplies
Hand sanitizer
Gauze pads (numerous sizes)
Antibacterial ointment
Anti-itch treatment / Insect sting
Antiseptic wipes
Band-aid
Safety pins
