What to take when hiking

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What to take when hiking

There are numerous essential items that you should take with you when hiking. These will depend on the type of terrain you will be walking, the time of year, how long (hour, days) you intend hiking and also the weather.

Here is a simple list of some of the items you might need.

backpack
waterproof jackets/trousers
summer clothing
hiking/walking boots/shoes
socks
first aid kit
hydration
food/snacks
sun protection
sunglasses
sun hat
mobile phone (fully charged)
Knife or multi-tool
map/compass/gps
insect repellant
torch/headlamp
trekking poles

You will also need to take into consideration the weather when you are trying to answer the question ” What to take when hiking”.

When you go hiking, you may face many different conditions. You will likely face some cold temperatures and rain. In fact, on extremely cold days, you may even have to dress in layers, see our base layer clothing for men, women, children, just to keep you warm, so make sure you take enough clothing with you.

Always prepare for the unexpected:

let someone know where you are going, your route and what time you expect to return
Take sufficient food, snacks and water
take a fully charged mobile phone
warm clothing