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What To Pack On Your Next Hike

Here is a list of some simple but must haves for your next trek!

Berenice Hernandez Avila
Sep 23, 2020
Florida State University
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What To Pack On Your Next Hike

Planning on hitting up a hike soon? No matter your skill level you have to make sure you are prepared! Here is a simple list of things you want to consider before our next big hike.

Lots of water.

No matter how strenuous or short your hike may be, it is important to always stay hydrated because you don't know what kind of situation you might encounter. If your hike is on the longer side, consider packing a drink with electrolytes in it in order to replenish the salt you are sweating off.

A small tripod or selfie stick.

If you didn't tae a pic at the summit did you even make it? Selfies can only get so much of the view but if you are able to have a selfie stick or something you can mount your phone on for a self timer pic you will be getting the best shot possible. If you're on a strenuous hike, might as well be able to get a pic to remember it forever!

Individually packaged snacks.

It doesn't matter if you had a big breakfast or lunch before hand, you HAVE to pack some kind of snack. Even if you don't get hungry on the hike it is nice to just take small breaks and have something to snack on every now and then. Like i mentioned before you don't know what ind of situation you might encounter so its nice to be prepared.

Some kind of water shoes.

When I go on hikes I tend to look for some that have creeks or water falls. If my trail has this then I pack my water shoes in my bag and change into the shoes later. Having my water shoes allows me to spash around without the worries of having to hike back down with wet shoes.

Bug spray.

BUG SPRAY! If you are not hiking in a familiar area you want to be prepared for bugs. Nothing can ruin a hike like persistent bugs can and you don't want to be caught in that situation.

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