16 Essential Hiking Gear

16 Essential Hiking Gear

There are certain hiking gears that my fiancé and I always bring on our hikes. Now, depending on the length of your hike, the terrain, and weather conditions there may be a couple of items that you would want to bring in addition to these listed below. For this article, we are just going to talk about the basics. So here is my list of must haves for every hike!

Essential Gear Items
1. Pack that holds a water bladder or water bottles
2. First aid kit
3. Hiking shoes or boots
4. Appropriate hiking attire for the conditions you'll be hiking in 
5. Hat
6. Sunglasses
6. GPS system, Park Map, or AllTrails app (Free to download)
7. Snacks
9. Flashlight or headlamp
10. Multipurpose tool
11. Whistle or bell
12. Trekking poles
13. Matches or Firestarter
14. Phone and backup chargers for emergencies  
15. Bug repellent 
16. Toilet Paper (You never know if ya gotta go!)

This may seem like a lot, but you never know what kind of situation you may encounter out on the trail. It is always better to be over prepared than underprepared. So add these items to your list and if you need more or less adjust accordingly to your trip. If you have any questions about why I put a certain item on our list, send me a message! Happy hiking y'all!