An eight-mile day hike rewards smart packing. Leave unnecessary gadgets behind, but never cut essentials simply to save ounces.
The practical daypack checklist
- Water: Carry enough for the route, conditions and your needs. Bring a filter only as a supplement where reliable water sources exist.
- Clothing: Rain shell, insulation and sun protection appropriate to the forecast.
- Navigation: Map, offline route and a backup method.
- Safety: Headlamp, first aid, whistle, emergency shelter and necessary medications.
- Food: Snacks and extra emergency calories.
- Repairs: Small multitool and a little cord or tape when useful.
Skip heavy cooksets and redundant gear for a straightforward day hike. Tell us what never leaves your pack.
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