Hiking

Winter season

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Backpacks

Ten Essentials

1. navigation
   • pre-loaded map
     • phone with battery pack
     • paper map
   • compass
   • altimeter
     • watch with charger
   • trekking poles
2. headlamp, flashlight
   • with extra batteries
3. sun/rain protection
   • sunglasses
   • sunscreen
   • backpack rain cover
   • synthetic jacket
   • in snow or ice
     • need extra-dark glacier glasses
4. first aid
   • bandages
   • allergy medication
   • foot care
   • insect repellent
   • nitrile gloves
   • pain medication
   • gauze pads
   • adhesive tape
   • disinfecting ointment
   • mask (to prevent inhaling dust)
   • for possible accident
     • gauze
     • elastic wrap bandage
     • tourniquet
5. knife
6. fire
   • lighter
   • fire starter
   • matches
7. shelter
   • emergency bivy
   • emergency blanket (aka space blanket)
8. extra food (beyond the minimum expectation)
   • protein food pouch (e.g. FitAid, Fuel for Fire)
   • water purifying tablets
9. extra water (beyond the minimum expectation)
   • estimate: half liter per hour during moderative activity in moderate temperatures
10. extra clothes (beyond the minimum expectation)
11. miscellaneous
    • zip-lock bags
    • plastic bags

Minimal

1. navigation
   • not needed if it's a very familiar path, or impossible-to-miss footpath
   • trekking poles
2. headlamp, flashlight
3. sun protection
4. first aid
5. knife
6. fire
   • not needed
7. shelter
8. extra food
9. extra water
10. extra clothes

Daypack

• at least 1 L water
• paracord

For more than a day

• knife sharpener
• at least 3 L water + 64 oz (1.89 L) kanteen
• clothes
  • extra set of underwear (top & bottom)
  • balaclava
  • extra socks
  • extra gloves
• shelter
  • tent
  • sleeping bag
  • inflatable sleeping pad
  • inflatable pillow
  • ear plugs

• water filter
• toiletry
  • portable toilet
  • toothbrush, toothpaste
• miscellaneous
  • large garbage bag

For camping

• 64 oz. kanteen
• water filter
• portable stove
• travel spoon/fork
• shelter
  • tent
  • sleeping bag
  • inflatable sleeping pad
  • inflatable pillow
  • ear plugs
• toiletry
  • portable toilet
  • toothbrush, toothpaste
• miscellaneous
  • large garbage bag

For colder temperature

• battery-powered gloves
• sky gloves
• balaclava
• sleeping bag rated for the lower temperature

News clipping

• 2010-05-04 (조선일보) 등산의 파급효과 - 월 1회 등산으로 의료비 2조 8000억 절감 (PDF)

Resources

• Hiking for Beginners: Getting Started (REI)
• The Ten Essentials for Hiking & Camping | REI Expert Advice