Morry Banes surveyed hiking bloggers with a simple question:
What’s the no.1 tool for your hikes?
I like this answer better than my own:
Chad Poindexter from Sticksblog.com:
In my opinion, the “no. 1 tool for hikes” (for anyone) is the tool between their ears.
Before anyone steps out for a hike, a backpacking trip, or anything in which they will be away from immediate help, one should take the time to learn about what they are getting themselves into.
Look at maps, at weather forecasts, and how much use the area gets. …
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