What are the 10 essentials?

Navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, shelter. Never hit a trail without them.

Half a liter per hour of moderate hiking. More in heat. Bring a filter or purification tablets for long hikes near water sources.

Trail runners for day hikes, boots for backpacking with heavy packs. Break them in before the trail. Blisters ruin trips.

Day hike vs backpacking?

Day hike: small pack, snacks, 2L water. Backpacking: 40-65L pack, sleeping system, cooking gear, more food and water.

Moisture-wicking layers. No cotton. Synthetic or wool base layer, insulating mid, waterproof shell. Dress in layers.

10 essentials, clothing, food, safety. Everything for day hikes and overnight backpacking.

10 essentials always. No cotton. 0.5L water per hour. Break in shoes before the trail. Tell someone your route and ETA.

Print. Check everything before the trail. Leave No Trace. Enjoy the adventure.

Navigation, sun, insulation, light, first aid, fire, tools, food, water, shelter. Always.

0.5L per hour. More in heat. Bring filter for long hikes.

Trail runners for day hikes, boots for backpacking. Break in first.

Day: small pack, snacks, 2L water. Backpacking: 40-65L, sleeping, cooking gear.

Layers. No cotton. Moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof shell.