What to Bring on a Day Hike || REI

Nice advice .....they are all urgent to have on your hiking

You will be miserable without a pad to sit on. You can shave 2 Lbs off your hiking climb (1,500 elevation increase is common) by bringing a filter, and half empty water bottle before you begin. Get your water in route for ultralight hiking.

Very Important Thanks

I carry a firearm and bear spray along with ur list

You forgot about the 50 caliber eagle

Hey Gorgeous. You forgot one of the most important pieces of gear that is transferable to all your packs. and this is a must if you find yourself having to spend a bit longer out than expected.
Power Bank, Solar Charger,36800mAh 5V3.1A 18W PD QC 3.0 Dual 2 USB Port Built-in Powerful Flashlight IPX7 Waterproof Dustproof Shockproof. Charges my phone, headlamp and all my electronics.

Nice video, very informative, this will help us Thank you

How you charge your phone while hiking 🤔

Does it weigh you down or is the equipment light enough?

You what with your what?!?!🤢😳

I have long wondered about leaving your itinerary in your car…do you leave this visible on the dash, labeled “intinerary?”

Is the idea that authorities would pop open your car to get to it should you go missing?

Hi Miranda, your videos are awesome!!! I have a question about snacks that you like to take on a day hike? Thanks in advance.

Short and to the point video. Love it! Btw where is that pink/fade red shirt from?

Are you still hiking in boots? I found on me Thru Hike that most folks wear trail runners (as I did).

Whoa, older video.
This was before it was her show, gosh darn. 😅

Gross...just use biodegradable wipes

No mace? Missing lots things

What rain jacket is that?

Awesome info. I'm hitting up 4 national parks over 10 days this month and this is a good reminder of what I should prep and bring with me. I'm going to bring water filtration which I hadn't thought of until I saw your Platypus water bladder. Thanks for the helpful vid.

I can go a day hiking without pooping .

Yooo pee rag, what?!

Sometimes leaving itinerary in car is not a good thing when hiking, car thieves like to know your whereabouts. It is recommended to tell friends and relatives your plans. Also keep you glovebox empty and open so thieves can see. Valuables keep locked in trunk

What brand of tank top are you wearing?

The pee rag is disgusting.

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

“Pee rag”😂

I was listening until you said you tied a wet pee rag to your pack. That's really nasty.

Something simple that I might have missed in the video is... a whistle. Could be very helpful for rescuers looking for a lost hiker. When you’re lost in the woods, a passerby could be within earshot of you, even though you may not see them.

And I would wear a traditional battery-powered or solar-powered watch. Once the smart watch dies, it’s basically a paperweight.

What does the P in P rag stand for? Perspiration? Oh. Oh god

pocket knife is first thing

miranda! what watch do you have?

And for those also in Australia, snake bite kit! Snake bite kit! Snake bite kit!

what type of button up shirt is that? It looks sooo comfy

helpfull for all hikers

Lol. It is ok to bring tissue paper.

ayye Hidden Lake

pee rag? omg just take a pack of wet wipes

It sounds like she's going on a week-long hike with all that stuff!

These are some great tips! I am doing a hiking channel with an amusing twist in which I go on a series of day hikes. If you guys get a chance, check it out! It's called RobbieGarnz. Thanks and be safe!!!

Great vid! Like the space blanket !

Jeremy from Jersey just subscribed thanks for the video

I'm hoping it isn't the same as the one you wear as your neck buff?

No TP ??

Paracord rope

I’ve been away (hiking and camping) but a friend saw my earlier post on this topic. The question he put to me was essentially, what are MY “10 Essentials”? (Not “to start”, but to be reasonably safe on a DAY hike). Here they are:

1- Survival kit (carry on your belt, NEVER in a pack. Already contains: Mylar bivy, UCO Titan stormproof matches, lighter, compass, reflector, knife, eyeshade sunglasses, basic first-aid items, whistle, Micro-Maglite and 3 AAA batteries, water treatment pills, bouillon
cubes, and MUCH more!)
2- Smartphone (in a waterproof, shockproof case with a spare battery or battery bank)
3- Appropriate clothing (PLUS rain AND thermal layers)
4- Water for the day/duration (may include a water filter)
5- Area topographic map (KNOW how to use a map and compass!)
6- Ultralight inflatable sleeping pad (i.e. Thermarest short “head-to-hip”, or Big Agnes AXL full “head-to-heel”)
7- Fix-It kit (or “ditty bag”, i.e. sewing, patching, etc. miscellaneous items, possibly depending on where you’re at or what you’re doing,
etc.)
8- Essential prescription/s (i.e. eyeglasses, medication, etc.)
9- Emergency Personal Locator Beacon (day hikers NEED this kind of help!)
10- Food for the day/duration (OR an emergency food bar, like Mayday, or two)

You may notice a PROPERLY assembled survival kit ALREADY has many of the “essentials” most people like to list. Also, remember most victims are rescued within 10 to 24 hours after a report to Search and Rescue, virtually ALL are rescued well within 3 days, so the survival kit should be assembled with that in mind.

Any questions?

"EVERYONE IS A POTENTIAL VICTIM, NOT EVERYONE IS A POTENTIAL SURVIVOR." - John Lech, PhD
The so-called "10 Essentials" is actually little more than a beginner's guide on what to pack. It is TOTALLY insufficient by itself if we're talking about actually being PREPARED! But okay, so what do you pack? START with...

1- Kits (First-Aid= including necessary med's, contacts and case, etc.; Repair= needle and thread, duct tape, etc....)
2- Communication (A smartphone in a waterproof-shockproof case and a spare batter or battery bank)
3- Illumination (A headlight and spare batteries
4- Navigation (Map on waterproof paper and a quality compass, but LEARN how to use them!!)
5- Clothing (Wear proper [layered] clothing, but include rain and thermal layers)
6- Sheltering (At least a Mylar bivy sack, but a regular bivy would be better)
7- Signaling (At least a whistle and a reflector)
8- Fire (At least a lighter, maybe some stormproof matches and fire starting tinder)
9- Water (for the day/duration)
10- Food (for the day/duration)

AFTER you have the "essentials", then you can add a buff, sunglasses, etc., but you should also know a number of outdoor Rules, including:

THE TREKKING RULE
Rest before you're tired, drink before you're thirsty, eat before you're hungry, remove layers before you're hot, replace layers before you're cold
THE LOST RULE
Stop, sit, eat, drink, THINK. Then follow one of the 8 reorienting strategies.
THE PRIMARY SURVIVAL STRATEGY
Keep calm, keep thinking. Seek safety, be ready for rescue. The more you try, the better you're odds. Lose your hope, lose your life!

NOTE: Day hikers are responsible for more Search And Rescue missions than ANY other outdoor activity BY FAR (about ONE THIRD of all SAR missions!!!). However, whether you're day hiking, distance hiking, wilderness hiking or bushwhacking, ALWAYS follow The Five Essential Steps: 1- Plan (heavy on research), 2- Prepare (pack proper gear and supplies starting with a smartphone and water), 3- Proficiency (be PHYSICALLY ready and have the necessary knowledge, skills, experience), 4- Backups (tell at least two people where you're going and when you'll be back, take other reasonable precautions/gear starting with a smartphone), and 5- Basic Survival (understand the basic survival strategies and concepts). For good measure, also follow The Five Basic Skills: 6- Signaling, 7- Sheltering, 8- Fire, 9- Water, 10- Food.

Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job friend 😀❤👍

PEE RAG! I love this! Can’t believe I never thought of it before. Thank you!

Low down a little bit

Don’t mix your pee rag with your buff.