When you decide to go on a backpacking trip there are several things you need to make sure to take with you. Although you may think that you will not be out long enough to need them, accidents happen, and you need to be prepared for them.
Duck Tape
Duck tape is known as a universal fix it all tool, and can be very useful in many different situations. You can use duck tape to patch a hole in your backpack, keep your shoe closed if you break a shoelace, or even to help secure a splint on the occasion that you get sprain or break a bone in your body.
Cell Phone
If you are backpacking in an area where there is cell phone coverage, by all means take your cell phone. If an accident happens, or if you get lost, you can simply dial for help.
Water
Always bring several bottles of water along on your back packing trip. Water will keep you from getting dehydrated and is also useful in the event that you need to wash out a wound.
Flash Light
You should leave a flashlight in your backpack at all times, just in case you find yourself in the dark. You may only plan on going backpacking for a couple of hours, yet if you get lost, and the sun goes down, you are going to need it.
First Aid Kit
Bring along a basic first aid kit so that you are able to treat minor wounds you may get while out in the wilderness. You never know when an accident may happen.
Trash Bag
Bringing a trash bag is essential to properly dispose of any trash you may have. As a general rule for being kind to nature, you should always leave with what you came with.
Toilet Paper
You never know when nature is going to call, and you sure do not want to have to use a leaf to wipe off your bottom.
Food
Always be prepared for an accident. If you are backpacking deep into the wilderness, you need to carry some food with you. If something should happen and you became immobile, you may be stranded for some time, and will end up getting hungry. Granola bars and beef jerky are two things that are commonly taken on backpacking trips.
Knife
Carry knife for protection among other things. You never know when you will need a knife while out in the wilderness.
Sweatshirt or Other Clothing
In the event that you are stranded, you will want to stay warm when the sun goes down. It is always a good idea to at least bring along a sweatshirt.
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