Things to pack on a day hike

  • Navigation equipment

  • 2L hydration bladder

  • 500ml soft flask/s

  • Sunscreen

  • Lip balm

  • Electrolytes

  • Energy gels

  • Ziplock bags

  • High-pitch whistle

  • Sandwiches

  • OSM bars

  • Trail mix

  • Extra food

  • Merino layer

  • Waterproof jacket

  • Beanie/sunhat

  • Headlamp

  • Battery pack

  • Toilet paper

  • Small trowel

  • Multi-tool

  • LifeStraw

  • Lighter

  • Fire starter

  • First aid kit

  • Distress beacon

  • Trekking poles