Above all else, you should let your friends and family know where you’re headed, who you’re with, what you plan on doing, and when you expect to leave and return
Photo: Jeremy Rellosa If you head out onto the trails, into the backcountry, or to any remote area, making a plan and itinerary — and sharing it — is the most important safety measure you can take, above any piece of gear or equipment you bring along. You should let your friends and family know where you’re headed, who you’re with, what you plan on doing, and when you expect to leave and return.
Aside from establishing a plan, I like to make sure I’m bringing the right gear in my pack whenever I head into the wilderness. The chances of using all of this survival-and-emergency equipment on a single trip is unlikely , but the peace of mind they give me is invaluable, because being prepared allows me to enjoy my time in nature even more. Here’s the checklist I go over before each trip.
$84 at Backcountry Buy $120 at Black Diamond Buy Extra layers, extra socks, a neck gaiter, and a dry bag to carry it all in Sea to Summit Lightweight 4L Dry Sack From $20 From $20 Long-term exposure to the elements is one of the sneakiest dangers of being outside. Having the right layers, like the right rain jackets and insulating tops and bottoms that keep you dry, warm, and generally protected from the elements, is a priority in any outdoor kit.
$30 at Amazon Buy $30 at Goal Zero Buy First-aid supplies Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Hiker Medical Kit $25 $25 First-aid kits come in different sizes with different loadouts, but what medications or medical equipment you choose to bring with you will depend on the size of your party. I keep this small one in my climbing and hiking packs and recently used the blister-care pack to patch up my heel after my feet took a beating from breaking in new climbing shoes.
$9 at REI Buy $10 at Amazon Buy Nutrition Clif Bar Energy Bars $26 for 16 $26 for 16 It’s always a good idea to bring extra food, even if you don’t think you’ll need it. Calorie-rich foods, like energy bars, are a safe bet to keep you satiated and functioning if you’re out in the wilderness longer than expected. My favorites are crunchy-peanut-butter Clif Bars.
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