OUTDOOR PREPAREDNESS
Are you spending a lot more time outdoors these days? If you're planning a day trip to hike and take in some of Mother Nature's beauty, here are some must-have items for your backpack.
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Water
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Snacks
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A hat & sunglasses
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Sunscreen
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Bug repellent
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Umbrella & rain jacket
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Appropriate & comfortable shoes (eg: hiking boots)
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First aid kit including mask, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes
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Cell phone w/ camera
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Spare cash
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Matches
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A change of clothes
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Photo identification
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Compass
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Bear spray
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Multi-tool
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Whistle
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Flashlight/batteries
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NOAA weather radio
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Paper map
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Necessary medications (EpiPen, inhaler, eye drops, etc)
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Winter hat, gloves/mittens, scarf, hand warmers, warm socks and a blanket if in cold climate