What do Hikers Carry in their Backpacks?

Have you ever wondered what Hikers carry in their backpacks? If you’re new to hiking, backpacking, hill walking or camping you might just be wondering what other hikers actually carry. If this applies to you, good, you are about to find out.

What Essential Equipment Should Hikers Carry in their Backpacks?

There are certain Groups of Equipment that all hikers should take with them. They differ whether you are going on a Day Hike or a Multi Day Hike. You obviously have the ability to chop and change from these guidelines as the demands of your particular hike differ from the norm, they are just a minimum basic starting point.

The following groups of items would be considered essentials for overnight hikes:

• Shelter
• Bedding
• Spare clothing
• Cooking and Eating utensils
• Personal Hygiene items
• First Aid Kit
• Food and Water
• Navigation Aids

For Day Hikes we would need far less equipment as you can see:

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