In fact, there are many factors that come into play if you want to have a safe and beautiful hiking trip. A surprise snowstorm, thunderstorms, and dangerous wildlife are just some of the many “dangerous” situations you could deal with, so except having a good physical condition you need to also have the right type of hiking accessories in order to make your hiking trip more enjoyable.
Usually made of aluminized and non-stretch polyester, these types of emergency blankets are extremely lightweight and are great even for freezing temperatures. You can benefit from having one as they can reflect the body heat back to the body, making you warm and cosy in a situation of freezing temperature. Moreover, these survival blankets or also known as first aid blanket, thermal blanket, etc, are wind and waterproof making them ideal for bad weather elements.
Magnesium Fire Starter
Be it for hiking or camping, this is a must have tool for any kind of a trip you might have. The magnesium fire starter uses magnesium and a flame source of 2982°C, and one fire starter is usually enough for providing enough shavings to start a lot of fires.
Multi-Function Campers Tool
When going on a hiking trip, you must find a place in your hiking bag for a camper multi-function tool as you will never know when you will need to cut or screw something. Depending on the type and model you choose, usually these tools include vise grip teeth, nose pliers, wire cutter, various sizes of screwdriver blades, can opener, bottle opener, knife blades, and more.
Trekking Stick
Trekking sticks are great for hikers who want to explore a little bit as they will give the hiker the needed stability and will also reduce the force on his/her knees while hiking. The best thing about these sticks is that they are usually adjustable, meaning that you can easily adjust according to your height and make your hiking trip more pleasant.
Trek Mat
When it comes to sleeping outdoors and make your hiking trip more thrilling, you need to invest in a good sleeping mat. There's no need to say that its strength and durability are of vital importance, so make sure you choose a quality one in order to give you enough support and comfort when sleeping.