![]() ![]() There is serious concern now among experts that the store-bought chemical sunscreen ingredients can permeate the skin and cause hormone disruption and allergic reactions. This is so important because you can truly get burned (and ruin the rest of your trip!) We are highly vocal about how we feel about sunscreen that is mass produced today. Sunscreen/Sunglasses/ Bug SprayĪt high altitudes, it can seem cooler, and therefore many people simply forget to put on sunscreen. ![]() Don’t worry! We’ve done the legwork for you already and spelled it all out in our post about whether or not you should get hiking boots (shoes) or use trail running shoes. Blisters are horrible, and even worse are ill-fitting shoes that are horrible to wear. But if you are going to plan a day hike that will be more than a casual stroll, you need to put some thought into this. More importantly, learn to use that compass BEFORE you go. The one time that you will absolutely need to find your way out – Murphy’s Law will kick in, and that will be the EXACT time you don’t have a signal. To be perfectly frank, we don’t think you should count on it, or rely on it. GPS is an excellent tool, and extremely useful, but more often than not, you won’t be able to obtain a good enough signal. We believe our maps are the best, and can assist you in becoming the adventurer you truly want to be, by providing not only directions, but 2D and 3D maps for the “map-ically challenged!” But, if you choose not to use ours, then please get some sort of paper map, or guide book. We HIGHLY recommend getting some sort of paper map for where you will be hiking. You need to be able to navigate your way around, especially if you do get lost. You can also consider getting a GPS tracker, but apart from that, these are the following bare minimum essentials for your backpacking checklist. ![]() SUBSCRIBE Backpacking Checklist for a Day Hikeįirst, make sure you either have someone that you are travelling with, or have told someone your route and when you will leave/be back. ![]()
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