Hiking gear lists for beginners are sometimes quite a controversial subject. This is because hiking novices are often more cautious and forward thinking than long-time so-called hiking experts are. Case in point: A hiking die-hard was packing for their family’s first camping trip together. As they were loading boxes of canned beans and condensed milk into the truck and were about to leave, their eight-year-old daughter said, “Did you remember to pack a can opener?” and they realized that they hadn’t.

It’s this kind of story that stresses the importance of always writing lists and checking off every item when packing. Here are some essential hiking items to include on beginner hikes.

Headlamp

Remembering to pack a headlamp can be the difference between squinting in the dusk and being able to read a map quickly and easily. It is a useful thing to include in your first aid kit if anything happens in the dark. It’s comforting to know that you will be able to see what you stepped on when you have one of these with you at night.

First Aid Kit

That brings us neatly around to the subject of first aid kits. This should be the one ubiquitous piece of equipment that should be found in as many parts of your environment as possible—car, kitchen, your backpack, and so on. Things to include in it are lightweight gauze, iodine, and a bandage. If you pack anything extra to that basic kit, remember to follow the instructions and know when and how to use it.

Backpack

Never mind what goes into the backpack, getting the right backpack for your hiking needs is one of the most essential components to safe walks in the wild. Take a bit of time to think about what you would like to prioritize before you go shopping for one. Moreover, you might even want to do some research online to determine the best rucksack UKcustomers can buy! Reading reviews on websites like The Buyers Impact is a great way to help you to narrow down your options. From there, you can be even more specific. Is dual purpose necessary? Would you like to use it for travel as well? Want to have a backpack for day hikes and also your commute? All of these questions are comprehensively answered for you at Backpacks Global, the world authority on backpack brands and models for every utilization of this essential gear.

Cordage

You can also call them ropes, but they are something no hiker should leave home without. They are the best multipurpose gear you can pack. You can make so many things out of cords of any size and thickness. You can dry out your tarp, mark your chosen trail with neon colored ones, and even tie back any branches in your camping area that might whip you in the face. Remember to pack a heavy gauge piece of rope to hang up your food away from the camp, and up a tree (called a bear hang).

Knife

If you are in the mood to make yourself a marshmallow stick from a wood branch or chop up some vegetables for supper, you can do it with a multipurpose knife. Make sure you always sharpen it before and after a hiking and camping trip and keep it in its leather casing.

Happy hiking.

Author

Northern girl Laura is the epitome of a true entrepreneur. Laura’s spirit for adventure and passion for people blaze through House of Coco. She founded House of Coco in 2014 and has grown it in to an internationally recognised brand whilst having a lot of fun along the way. Travel is in her DNA and she is a true visionary and a global citizen.

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