Step 1 of 6 · Pack a Daypack for a Full-Day Hike
Water and navigation first
Water and navigation first — step 1 of 6 in Pack a Daypack for a Full-Day Hike. Fill bladder or bottles before you leave town — trailheads often have no fill. 2 L minimum for 4 hours; 3 L for 8 hours or hot days.
Free outdoor skills tip: Water and navigation first (step 1 of 6 from "Pack a Daypack for a Full-Day Hike").
Fill bladder or bottles before you leave town — trailheads often have no fill. 2 L minimum for 4 hours; 3 L for 8 hours or hot days. Phone with offline map; paper map backup if you have one.
Tell someone your route and latest return time. Stick to it or text if delayed.
You'll need
- 2–3 L water
- Offline map loaded
- Someone knows your plan
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