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With fall underway, the weather is still nice enough in many parts of the country for you to get outside and enjoy some beautiful hiking before winter hits. Fall weather, however, can be quite unpredictable, so it's important for you to make sure that you are prepared before you hit the trail. If you live in a small community, having access to good hiking gear isn't always easy, but you can purchase things online with your satellite internet access. Even if you live in a large city with plenty of outdoor gear stores, you will often find that prices online can be significantly lower. So use your satellite internet connection to purchase some essential gear before you go hiking. Here are five must have items that you should always take with you to ensure your safety on the trail.
5. Good baselayers. Many people attempt to go hiking in a simple cotton t-shirt, but the major problem with that is that cotton gets cold and heavy when it gets wet. On a warm summer day, you could get away with wearing cotton, but on a brisk fall day, it's important to make sure the material you wear next to your skin will help keep your body insulated. Wool baselayers are the best option because they help you stay warm when it is cold out, and they help your body stay cool when it is hot out. As you sweat, they don't get stinky like synthetic baselayers do either, but synthetic materials are a great choice as well (and a much better alternative than cotton).
4. Quality shoes. The footwear you choose not only determines how well your foot grips a hiking trail (which could be slippery from rain, snow or mud), but it also affects how well your toes are protected. Hiking boots offer the most protection for your feet, but are also the heaviest. Special day hiking shoes are becoming increasingly popular, but they offer less protection for your toes, which can leave you vulnerable to bruising or breaking bones if you accidentally kick or trip over large objects, like rocks or logs.
3. A Smartphone with satellite internet access. Hikers often want to get into nature to escape everyday life, but it's important to bring a phone with you on the trail. You never know when an emergency might strike, and if something happens and you find yourself in a dangerous situation, it's important to be able to contact the outside world. On many hiking trails, you may not have a phone signal due to the remoteness of your location. Yet, if you have a smartphone that can utilize satellite internet access, then you can easily connect with the rest of the world because satellite service can reach nearly every nook in the country.
2. A multi-tool knife. Multi-tool knives are great because they fold up incredibly compactly but still offer hikers a wide variety of tools. It's impossible to predict every situation you may find yourself in when you get out in nature. So the best way to be prepared is to bring a tool that offers you as many options as possible.
1. Plenty of water and food. Water is the most important thing you can take with you when you go hiking. As people become dehydrated, their bodies slowly struggle to function in the most basic ways and people can become delusional. Food is important as well, but humans can survive longer without food than they can without water. Consider carrying a water filter with you if you will be near any source of water, so you can purify the water you encounter along your hike. For a day hike, a few water bottles should be fine.
