Thanks for the additions Rob.
]]>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.
]]>@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.
]]>@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.
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