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20 THINGS EVERY HIKER SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR DAY PACK
The day pack you use for hikes or outings should be made into a simple GnG bag. A GnG bag is the #1 thing a person should put together to be prepared. This list makes a basic one. I have a slideshow on my free slideshow page with more info on GnG bags.
Whether it’s just a short jaunt in the woods or a longer day-hike, these are things everyone should carry in their day pack. Over-confidence is the bane of many a day-trippers journey. The pack should be tailored to your locale. Try to get items that have multiple uses, rather than just one. Thread follows with items and links.
Pack choice is personal. I have learned when you go cheap, you get cheap. After researching and using others, I settled on an Osprey Stratos 24. The nice part is it pushes away from your back and has mesh to help avoid that sweat soaking. It comes with a rain cover.
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1. The equivalent of 4 full 500ml water bottles (most people carry this in a bladder). More if in hot weather.
2. Lifestraw or a bottle of water purification tablets. Recently I began carrying the Sawyer Products Squeeze Water Filter
