A person and child looking through binoculars
A person and child looking through binoculars

Fall Is The Perfect Season For Hiking, But Don't Forget These 15 Essentials

Fall is the ultimate hiking season. Cooler air, fewer insects, lighter crowds, and spectacular foliage all make it a must-do — not to mention the many physical and mental benefits of being active and in nature!

But before you step out on a day hike, you need to outfit yourself correctly and prepare for possible whammies (rain, blisters, ticks, getting lost, etc.). We've rounded up 15 items that'll help to keep you safe, comfortable, and happy on the trails.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking essentials, written by Libby Sentz.

Miniatura da fotografia Autor do blogue
Contributing Writer & Editor
Libby Sentz

Libby loves variety, and as a freelance writer/editor, she enjoys plenty. After 20 years in NYC, working for Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Adventure, Health.com and Money, among others, she was charmed home to Richmond, VA. When she's not working for Yahoo, Libby can be found writing offbeat greeting cards for Avanti, goofing around with her fam, spoiling her tuxedo cats and muppet dog and dancing on stages and in the streets.

Menções nos meios de comunicação social

It all starts with Sawyer Squeeze + Cnoc VectoX 2L, the best and most reliable filter-bladder combo and the core of my backpacking water storage and filtration system.

Jaeger Shaw
Owner & Managing Editor

Menções nos meios de comunicação social

Our top water filter for thru hiking, the Sawyer Squeeze, is 15% off.

Naomi Hudetz
Chief Operating Officer & Online Editor

Menções nos meios de comunicação social

People with alpha-gal syndrome show allergic symptoms such as rash, nausea and vomiting after eating such meat.

Stephanie Soucheray
Reporter