Essentials to Pack for a Hiking Trip

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Hiking vacations are an incredible thing to do. You get to visit stunning places and trek through incredible natural landscapes, so it’s no wonder this kind of trip is popular with lovers of nature and exercise. But being adequately prepared for this kind of excursion is essential, so here are some items that are important to bring. 

Waterproof Clothes

Even if the weather is forecast to be dry and warm, we all know this can never be completely trusted. And in areas that people hike in this is likely to be even more true, as hills and mountains attract extreme weather. Make sure you’re prepared by having properly waterproof items such as a jacket, some boots, and even some trousers. 

A Map of the Area

We are all so used to relying on our phones for navigation these days. While they are often the most practical and useful choice, they do break or run out of battery, so it’s essential to have a trusty backup in case anything goes wrong. 

A Decent Backpack

When you’re hiking all day, you’ll want to bring plenty of supplies with you. Water is essential, and you’ll probably want snacks and a packed lunch, let alone suncream and a jacket. The difference that a good quality backpack makes to carrying luggage around is huge, so make sure you have a good bag to accompany you on your hikes.