Comments on: Day Hiking Packing List: The Essentials To Bring On Every Hike https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/ Trekking and Hiking Tours in Europe | Mountain Hiking | Hiking Gear | Hiking Tips & Trips Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:03:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Laurel https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2130457 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:50:39 +0000 https://monkeysandmountains.com/?p=17698#comment-2130457 In reply to Rob Orchiston.

Thanks for the additions Rob.

]]> By: Rob Orchiston https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/comment-page-1/#comment-121829 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 05:10:59 +0000 https://monkeysandmountains.com/?p=17698#comment-121829 In reply to Laurel.

good start for a list. here’s some more affiliate ideas. i would also bring Bear Spray in many parts of the rockies plus an emergency personal locator beacon, sunglasses, sunscreen, whistle, pocket knife and lighter and an optional camera and perhaps bug repellant and a compass.

]]> By: Paul https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/comment-page-1/#comment-120843 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:49:13 +0000 https://monkeysandmountains.com/?p=17698#comment-120843 I found this article so useful. I think I would have opted for a DSLR. I love to capture moment.

]]> By: Laurel https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/comment-page-1/#comment-116578 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:10:15 +0000 https://monkeysandmountains.com/?p=17698#comment-116578 In reply to Pauline Luckhold.

@Pauline – I haven’t personally used a sling-type backpack so don’t have an opinion one way or the other but would be concerned that the weight would be unevenly distributed.

]]> By: Pauline Luckhold https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/comment-page-1/#comment-116569 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:52:11 +0000 https://monkeysandmountains.com/?p=17698#comment-116569 Thanks for this article, very useful! I am curious to hear what your opinion would be on using a small lightweight sling type backpack for small day hikes though? I really just need a few essentials as we won’t be venturing very far from campsite. I thought a sling bag might be a bit more comfortable than a large hiking backpack. Thoughts?

]]> By: Laurel https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/comment-page-1/#comment-106799 Wed, 11 May 2016 11:42:18 +0000 https://monkeysandmountains.com/?p=17698#comment-106799 In reply to Luminita.

@Luminita – It’s such a personal decision. I’m a big fan of packing light and for the most part am happy with the pictures on my phone. If I’m hiking in a place where there’s a good chance of seeing wildlife, then I will bring my DSLR with a good zoom lense.

]]> By: Luminita https://monkeysandmountains.com/day-hiking-packing-list/comment-page-1/#comment-106651 Mon, 02 May 2016 21:31:07 +0000 https://monkeysandmountains.com/?p=17698#comment-106651 You wouldn’t bring a good camera with you on a hiking trip? I never like the way pictures turn out on my phone and a camera is a must have for me. Other than that, great list!

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