01Water, layer, food, light, blister kit
Pack: water, rain/wind layer, snacks with calories, headlamp (even for day hikes), moleskin/bandages.
Cotton-only in cold rain is a bad plan — synthetic or wool base if it's chilly.
Outdoor Skills
Pack a Day Hike Without Overpacking
Water, layers, food, navigation, blister kit — not a 40 lb panic bag
30 min4 photographed stepsBeginner
Day-hike packing that covers the real risks: water, weather layer, calories, map/offline nav, headlamp, blister care, and a charged phone. Leave the kitchen sink at home.
What you'll learn
- Water first — calculate for heat and distance
- One insulating/rain layer beats three cotton hoodies
- Offline map before you lose signal
- Blister kit weighs nothing and saves the day
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- Core kitNon-negotiables.
- NavigationBefore the trailhead.
- Pack itWeight low and tight.
- Pass criteriaDoor-ready.
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