Ok, another thread got me thinking -- What is really likely to happen when I go day hinking? (And what I shoud plan for in my kit)

Things that are going to happen:

I'll get thirsty and sunburned.

Things that sometimes happen:

I get hungry or turned around.

Things that might happen:

It might rain, I might get a blister

Things not to worry about:

Bears, EMP's, needing to direct a helicopter to a safe landing zone...


Therefore, I carry water, a hat sunscreen, snacks, band-aids and a map. Sometimes a raincoat or an umbrella. (There's more stuff, my EDC & hiking kit), but my point is that I am only going to worry about the likely scenarios -- not cool, sexy scenarios that are very unlikely. My .02 for the day

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