{"id":11625,"date":"2022-03-10T16:09:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T21:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/hiking-gear-the-essential-checklist-for-a-day-of-hiking\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T10:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:54:46","slug":"hiking-gear-the-essential-checklist-for-a-day-of-hiking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/hiking-gear-the-essential-checklist-for-a-day-of-hiking\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Gear: The Essential Checklist for a Day of Hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":8892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,66,67,69,226,222],"tags":[506,690,691,692],"class_list":["post-11625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor-activities","category-hiking","category-gear","category-hiking-boots-and-shoes","category-checklists","category-guides-adventures","tag-hiking-poles","tag-mountain","tag-trail","tag-walking"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"<strong>Whether it's to clear your head, enjoy nature or challenge yourself mentally and physically, head out hiking knowing you haven\u2019t forgotten a thing with our hiking gear checklist. Basic gear, accessories, orientation, health and safety gear, clothing, footwear, hydration and food\u2026We've got it all covered so you can have a successful hike. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn this article, you will learn more about:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"anchor-navigation\" href=\"#produit-1\">The advantages of following a hiking gear checklist<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"anchor-navigation\" href=\"#produit-2\">Tips for organizing your gear well<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a class=\"anchor-navigation\" href=\"#produit-3\">The essentials to bring on a day of hiking<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor a wealth of additional tips and tricks about this activity, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/hiking-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking guide<\/a>.\r\n<h2 id=\"produit-1\">Why even have a hiking gear checklist?<\/h2>\r\nUsing a checklist will ensure that you don\u2019t forget anything when you go hiking. Don\u2019t hesitate to write down the items you brought on previous hikes that you didn\u2019t use, or ones that you should have brought. These notes will be invaluable when planning your hiking gear for future trips.\r\n\r\nBrowse our vast selection of hiking gear and visit us in store to get specific advice regarding equipment and find everything you need.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Hiking gear[\/stag_button]<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"produit-2\">Tips for organizing your gear well<\/h2>\r\nSince you'll be carrying your hiking gear on your back, you'll definitely want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/3-easy-space-saving-tips-for-your-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maximize the storage space in your backpack<\/a>. Consider placing larger items at the bottom of your backpack, such as your waterproof jacket. In the middle area, place the heaviest hiking gear, such as your full water bottle. Finally, finish with the essentials you're likely to use frequently and small items like spare socks. 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alt=\"Backpacking_hiking\" width=\"239\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h3>The basics<\/h3>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle1\" name=\"vehicle1\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/hiking-poles-parts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><label for=\"vehicle1\">Telescoping hiking poles<\/label><\/a>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle2\" name=\"vehicle2\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/hiking\/backpacking-packs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backpacking packs<\/a> (from 15 to 25 litres for summer hikes and from 20 to 30 litres for winter hikes)<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle4\" name=\"vehicle4\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle4\">Crampons or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/winter-sports\/ice-cleats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice cleats<\/a> (for winter and spring hikes)<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle3\" name=\"vehicle3\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/winter-sports\/snowshoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snowshoes<\/a> (for winter hikes)<\/label>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Headlamp_hiking.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-8882 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Headlamp_hiking-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headlamp\" width=\"237\" height=\"237\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h3>Accessories<\/h3>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle6\" name=\"vehicle6\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle6\">Sunglasses<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle7\" name=\"vehicle7\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle7\">Headlamp<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle8\" name=\"vehicle8\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle8\">Batteries<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle9\" name=\"vehicle9\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle9\">Garbage bags<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle5\" name=\"vehicle5\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/winter-sports\/gaiters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaiters<\/a> (for winter and spring hikes)<\/label>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Safety_hiking.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-8883 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Safety_hiking-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Safety\" width=\"244\" height=\"244\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h3>Orientation, health and safety gear<\/h3>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle10\" name=\"vehicle10\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/camping\/health-safety\/survival-kits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><label for=\"vehicle10\">First aid kit<\/label><\/a>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle11\" name=\"vehicle11\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"\" \/> <label for=\"vehicle11\">Compass<\/label>\r\n<input id=\"vehicle12\" 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