Comments on: Day Hiking Packing List: The Essentials To Bring On Every Hike

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:50:39 +0000

In reply to Rob Orchiston. Thanks for the additions Rob.

By: Rob Orchiston

Rob Orchiston — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 05:10:59 +0000

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

Paul — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:49:13 +0000

I found this article so useful. I think I would have opted for a DSLR. I love to capture moment.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:10:15 +0000

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

Pauline Luckhold — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:52:11 +0000

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

Laurel — Wed, 11 May 2016 11:42:18 +0000

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

Luminita — Mon, 02 May 2016 21:31:07 +0000

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!