Step 2 of 6 · Pack a Daypack for a Full-Day Hike
Layers beat one heavy coat
Layers beat one heavy coat — step 2 of 6 in Pack a Daypack for a Full-Day Hike. Base tee, insulating fleece, rain shell — three thin beats one cotton hoodie. Hat and buff for sun or wind.
Free outdoor skills tip: Layers beat one heavy coat (step 2 of 6 from "Pack a Daypack for a Full-Day Hike").
Base tee, insulating fleece, rain shell — three thin beats one cotton hoodie. Hat and buff for sun or wind. Extra socks in a zip bag; wet feet end hikes.
Headlamp with fresh batteries lives in the pack always. 'We’ll be back by noon' is famous last words.
Pro tip: Rain jacket in outside pocket — not buried under lunch.
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