Hiking Gear Checklist: Choosing The Best Gear For Backpacking

1. NAVIGATIONAL NECESSITIES

– Maps – Compasses – GPS Devices – Flares and Signals – Radios

2. SURVIVAL TOOLS

– A survival knife or bushcraft knife and a pair of small shears – Filing tool, pliers, and a screwdriver – Can and bottle openers

3. CHOOSING THE BEST HIKING CLOTHES

– Wear layers that are appropriate for the season – Treat summer clothes with insect repellent – Make sure your clothes fit your body

4. HIKING FOOTWEAR BASICS

The footwear you bring hiking should be fully secure and have a good grip on the sole.

5. SUN SAFETY

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Lip Balm

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