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But what to bring with you?
SHORT TRIP FOR 2 DAYS:
Essentials:
-Backpack (I changed from old school backpack to modern Osprey with suspension system)
-Water bottle (Changed to a bladder which fits in the Osprey backpack)
-Sunglasses (The ones that go around your head and protect against the wind)
-Clear surgical glasses or clear bicycle glasses (For when there is no sun but strong wind)
In your pocket:
-Some cash (For food/drink and for B and Bs that don't or (temporarily) can't accept cards)
-Credit cards
-ID / driver license
-Pocket knife / Tactical pen
-Map / Compass (Only if needed or as a backup. Can use map and Compass Apps on a smartphone)
-Smartphone for navigation (With Google Maps App, Compass App)
-Printed/written paper with address B and Bs / Camping sites (In case your phone doesn't work)
Clothing wearing:
-Don't wear cotton! When it is wet it does NOT dry up.
-Baseball cap or sunhat (You can use a baseball cap with led lights in the visor: Useful with camping)
-Shirt (Acrylic. No cotton, because it doesn't dry up)
-Hiking/outdoor pants (I wear stretch, easier with climbing a fence and squatting. I've added 6 additional sew-on pockets as pockets are never the way you want them)
-Socks (outdoor/skiing socks with strengthened areas or any other socks)
-Hiking shoes / sport shoes (I prefer low flexible hiking shoes, none are really waterproof)
-Gaiters or high waterproof shoes (I'm using police-force rubber over-boots)
-Wear a belt (You might need it for fastening something else or in emergencies)
In backpack:
-Something to eat: Bag of nuts, chocolate bars (Keep it lightweight)
-Sunblock (Small bottle or tube)
-1 small roll of Micropore tape (From the pharmacy, to tape feet, nails or toes)
-Paracetamol / painkillers (Just in case)
-1 roll of toilet paper (Always be prepared)
-Toothbrush and toothpaste
-Shampoo/soap (Also for washing underwear and shirt)
-1 set of socks and underwear
-1 extra (polo)shirt (Acrylic. No cotton, because it doesn't dry up)
-1 lightweight short wind-jacket (I have Arcterix, but can be lots cheaper than that)
-1 lightweight rain-jacket (Without lining)
-1 pair of gaiters (Shoe rain- and dust covers)
-Phone charger (With original cable or it might charge too slow)
-High Capacity Power-bank for smartphone, with a charger
(I use an EC Technology 22400mAh Power Bank:
Charges my smartphone, which I use for navigation, for a full week!)
-Small chargeable flashlight with a charger (I have one which is also a 1-charge power-bank)
-Tiny umbrella (Optional. For when you are caught by surprise)
Extras if applicable:
-Small compass with or without survival whistle
-Spork or other light cutlery
-Roll of duct tape (fixes anything, can be shaped into anything)
-Fold-able clothing hanger/peg (To hang up washed shirts and underwear.
Can even hang from your backpack while walking)
LONG TRIP MORE THAN 2 DAYS:
-All the above
-Possibly more underwear (Don't bring more than 3 sets. You might not have washing facilities
for 2 days. But for 3 days is unlikely.
Think campings, BandBs, public toilets, rivers, burns)
CAMPING TRIP:
-Lightweight small tent
-Lightweight sleeping bag (check you have the right length, most are too short)
-Lightweight mattress (I have an inflatable air-mattress)
-Mini folding chair (-Mini folding table also possible if you have space)
-Wet-food ration pouches (There's no perfect situation: Wet food is too heavy and dry food needs boiled water. Bring what you think is best)
-Mini water boiler (Very hard to find. Got mine from China)
TRAVEL TIP:
-Put the entire backpack in a large suitcase for check-in when flying to a hiking destination abroad.
ABANDONED IDEAS:
-Walking cane or sticks (Just in the way and extra weight. Only good for people with injuries)
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