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The 10 essentials of hiking and why they are important

Do you know the 10 essentials and why they are important? I have to admit, I've been out without all of the 10 essentials too many times. But fortunately, have needed them! And they'd make a great Christmas gift for that hiking-loving person in your life!

Do you know the 10 essentials for hiking? Do you know why they are important? If you have ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve wished for them or had to rely on them, then you know how important carrying them with you at all times is! If you’re reading this and are thinking, “Oh, snap! What is that?!” Then don’t worry, by the end of this blog post, you’ll be an expert on the 10…

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Essential Gear for Safe Hiking

Essential Gear for Safe Hiking

It never hurts to review The Ten Essentials.

The basics of hiking aren’t all that complicated. Put one foot in front of the other, and you’ve pretty much got it. But the pastime still has its pitfalls.

John Ohlson, a member of the Mountaineers, a Seattle-based nonprofit for outdoor education, remembers the time he was sightseeing at Washington’s Mount St. Helens with his son, then 9. When the two…

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How Essential Are the ’10 Essentials’ for Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail?

How Essential Are the ’10 Essentials’ for Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail?

Hikers everywhere are continually encouraged by popular outdoor publications and societies for wilderness enthusiasts to always bring the 10 ten essentials for every hike. The question is, are they really essential for the Appalachian Trail?

If you’re going hiking in a remote area that few people pass through, then by all means bring the 10 essentials. However, they may not all be necessary for…

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