| There are specific backpacking essentials you | | | | the unforeseen. It's wiser to be safe than sorry |
| should take if you are intending to take a trip of | | | | when planning your backpacking essentials. |
| any duration. Despite the fact that there are | | | | - Knife-A knife is one thing that you will discover |
| many good state-of-the-art gadgets out there | | | | several jobs for while you are in the wilderness. If |
| you can use, there are certain standard things | | | | you can afford it, a knife such as Swiss Army |
| that you should take with you. For instance, if you | | | | knife is a good asset since you can do quite a |
| bring a battery powered GPS and the batteries | | | | few things with it. At minimum, you will need a |
| go dead, you may be in trouble without a map. | | | | razor-sharp knife that you can use to cut fabric |
| This concept leads me into the backpacking | | | | and cord. |
| essentials which you need to take on your trip: | | | | - Matches-The matches you bring should be |
| - Map-You should pick a map that is suitable for | | | | waterproof. As with everything else, matches are |
| backpacking or hiking. It needs to contain proper | | | | must have backpacking essentials. If you do not |
| information about the routes and the place of | | | | buy waterproof matches, make sure you keep |
| your trip. | | | | them in something that is waterproof. |
| - Compass-While having a map is important, the | | | | - Water or water treatment-You must keep a |
| compass is an essential friend to the map. These | | | | healthy body and in tip top shape while you are |
| two backpacking essentials go hand in hand. Trails | | | | on the trail, and being energized is one of the best |
| can start to look identical out in the wilderness, so | | | | ways. If you are not going to keep drinking water |
| it is imperative you have a sense of direction. You | | | | with you, then you should carry essential |
| should pick a compass that is sturdy and will | | | | products, such as iodine tablets, to treat the |
| stand up to elements such as water. | | | | drinking water. |
| - Flashlight-Having adequate lighting assures that | | | | - First Aid Kit-I believe this to be one of the most |
| you see what is up ahead of you. Having | | | | important backpacking essentials. You never know |
| adequate lighting can protect against falls or | | | | what you may run across in the wilderness. |
| accidents; things which could put a end on your | | | | Having a first aid kit is vital even for well traveled |
| trip. | | | | places or parts you have been to before. You |
| - Spare food and clothing-There are many | | | | should make sure that the kit is stocked with a |
| conditions that can happen while you are out on | | | | assortment of materials and be able to make use |
| the path, so you will want to take extra food and | | | | of all of the things properly. |
| clothing. You should always take precautions for | | | | |