In the cold Canadian winter, the only hiking I can do is on-line. I’m dreaming of warmer weather.
On one of my favourite hiking sites (out of Australia), Frank posted this advice:
What do you need to prepare for a multiday hike so you have a great time and enjoy the outdoors? We have put together a “Top 7″ list of ideas we always use whenever we head out into the bush.
Now the list, in no particular order……..
1) Good food …
2) Good companion(s) …
3) Know your route and expected hiking times …
4) Light weight …
5) Comfortable boots …
6) Let someone know where you are going and when you will be back …
7) Take shared gear
Another good, original checklist was posted by Tom Mangan. Essentials for dayhiking:
1. NAVIGATION.
2. SUN PROTECTION.
3. INSULATION.
4. ILLUMINATION.
5. FIRST-AID SUPPLIES.
6. FIRE.
7. REPAIR KIT AND TOOLS.
8. NUTRITION.
9. HYDRATION.
10. EMERGENCY SHELTER.The real 10 Essentials - Two-Heel Drive
Tom neglected to include a product I got as a Christmas from Garth: TowTabs.
Simply add water to a “tablet” … and it turns into quite a good towlet!
details - TowTabs
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