What to Pack for a Hike

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Nature is the best, and there are endless possibilities to enjoy a hike without putting in a lot of effort into it. You don’t have to go for a long strenuous walk; a short walk close to home is also great.

Whatever the difficulty of the route, what you need to pack for such a trip varies according to the destination you have chosen, but there are some packaging principles that you should keep in mind.

Keep it Light

First of all, it is advisable to pack as few things as possible and keep your bag as light as possible. You do not want too much weight to weigh you down during the trip, slow you down, or increase fatigue at the end of the route.

Water

Pack a lot more water than you need. Sometimes the trip gets longer, or the weather conditions change, and you do not want to get stuck without water.

What’s the Weather?

Check the forecast carefully just before you go. See if the weather allows the hike on the route you have chosen and whether you are built for a trip in these conditions. If the answer is no, do not take risks and it’s better to change your plans.