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3 Hiking Essentials

If you could only take 3 things when going for your next hike, what would they be? Discover what I’d take in this article.

If you could only take 3 things when going for your next hike, what would they be? 

I don't like to carry a lot of stuff. Even when I fly I prefer to just bring what I can carry on. 

But if I'm going on a hike in the wilderness, there are some essential items I'll be sure to bring.

WATER

Do you know what to carry on a day hike

I normally bring a little day pack with me, and I always have water with me.

Water is essential in our daily life, even if we only do the bare minimum.

When I travel or go out, I usually just bring a little bottle of water because you can always buy extra water in urban places.

But when I go hiking in the wilderness I'll take at least 1 liter, more likely two. This is even if I think I’ll only be a few hours, because you never know what might happen. 

I also like to carry a water filter or some purifying tablets.

Mini Survival Kit

This one is a bit of a cheat because a survival kit has a lot of stuff in it. 

You can buy these already made or make one yourself. Just get a small tin (like an altoid tin) and put some survival essentials in it, like matches, paracord, fishing gear, etc.

Cellphone

The last essential thing that I consider to have when hiking is a cell phone.

A useful item to have, especially on a day hike.

If you get lost, you can just call for help. It also has a bunch of useful apps, such as maps. 

Conclusion

Water, cell phone, and a mini survival kit. These are my top three things I take when going on any hike, even if it’s just for a few hours. 

Of course, if I'm going on a multi-day hike, I'll take more stuff, like sleeping gear, extra food and clothes.

Safe Training everyone!

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Article by Sam Fury

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Sam Fury is the creator and owner of the Survival Fitness Plan.

He has had a passion for martial arts and outdoor pursuits since he was a young boy growing up in Australia.

As a young adult he joined the military and studied outdoor leadership in college. After that, to further his skills, Sam started traveling to learn from the best in the world in various fields related to the Survival Fitness Plan including various martial arts in China, SE Asia and Brazil, Parkour in Singapore, Surf Life Saving in Australia, and others. 

These days, he still enjoys learning new things, traveling and sharing what he has learned via the Survival Fitness Plan. 

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