What To Take With You On A Hike   by Adam

in Outdoors / Camping    (submitted 2011-10-07)

Every year there are a lot of people that go camping for weeks on end and that number keeps on getting bigger and bigger. With more and more people going camping every single year the number of people going hiking is also going to increase along with it. If you like to go on hikes then you need to be prepared for whatever might come your way because that is how a real hiker prepares for things.

A lot of people think that as long as they have some good hiking shoes then they will be alright, trust me, you won't be alright. When it comes to hiking you need to have everything just in case something doesn't go according to plan and that is why I have put together a small list of things that you need just in case you have to spend the night in the wilderness or camp out for a while.

Items Every Hiker Needs

Backpack - Having a backpack is really only important to carry everything that you need. When you are going hiking you want to have both hands free and the only way to do that is to have a backpack to carry all your stuff in.

Waterproof Matches - If you do get stuck out in the forest or wherever you are hiking then you will need a way to stay warm and possibly cook something and that is why having matches is important. The reason you need waterproof matches is because you don't want to get out there and have a box of wet matches that don't do anything.

Poncho - Whenever you are out in the forest you need to have a poncho just in case it rains. The reason they are important is because they will keep you dry and make sure you don't get sick.

Bottled Water - Whenever you are walking around you should have bottled water. The purpose of the water is to revitalize you if you become dehydrated. I don't think I need to tell you all the benefits of having water with you, right?

Compass - If you are hiking without a compass then you should not be hiking at all. I know this might be a little more than you need but I would take at least 2 compasses just in case.

Flashlight - When you are hiking you need more than 1 flashlight. My advice is to have a small pocket flashlight and a bigger on in your bag.

If you want to make sure you are safe then taking all of these things with you is a must. Just make sure that you don't leave anything behind because you never know when you might need it.

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If you are going hiking then make sure you have some pocket flashlights so that you know where you are going.

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