By bringing the ten essentials of hiking, you’re taking responsibility for your own safety.
The ten essentials apply to all levels of hiking. Whether you’re a day or overnight hiker, at some point in your outdoor experience, the ten essentials will eventually prove to be a life-saver.
If you’re not familiar with reading a map and compass, learn how to use them before your next trip. The same goes with setting up an emergency shelter, fire starter or using an all-in-one tool.
Practice map and compass, emergency shelter, and fire starter skills, in your back yard under similar weather conditions you’d expect to find on your hiking trip.