5 Safety Items You Should Take on Your Next Hiking Trip

It is said that hiking is the MOST efficient way to reconnect your mind, body, and soul to nature. It is the best exercise for your brain and your joints. However, being alone on a trip out in the wilderness has its risks. A great experience can turn into a traumatic one if you’re not well-prepared. So, let’s help you pack safely for your next trip so you can be carefree and enjoy the nature in its full essence!

Best Countries To Visit:

 The list of the best countries to visit is quite long but I would jot down my personal favorites.

1.      Switzerland: is the most innovative country with 7000 lakes and Grand Canyon, making it a dream place for hikers.

2.      Norway: This country is famous for its Northern Lights making it one of the best countries to visit for hiking!

3.      Others: Sweden, the UK, Italy and New Zealand are home to the largest coastlines, mountain ranges and national parks.

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Best Safety Gadgets 2022:

Now that you have chosen the place you want to visit, you should start preparing. In your bag, you’re your travelling essentials, phone, charger and wardrobe items. But wait, one more thing: safety gadgets! Hiking could be risky especially if you are going alone. Therefore, you would need a few of these for better protection against injury!

1.    Personal Water Filter:

Imagine carrying a bag with bottles having 2 to 4 liters of water. How about replacing them with a plastic water filter weighing only 0.1 pounds? This product will do wonders for you as it does not require any battery to operate. Also, it would protect you from harmful bacteria and parasites.

·         Pros:

• Ø  It costs you around $14, making it one of the best affordable safety gadgets.
• Ø  Reduces turbidity down to 0.2 microns.

·         Cons:

• It works at a slow rate.
•  Sucking water could be annoying at times as you would have to lay on your belly to reach the water source.

2.   Headlamp: 

Hiking indeed is a relaxing experience but as soon as the sun sets, you might find it difficult to find your way back.

Headlamps are ideal to fix this issue. These are lightweight and you can multitask whether it be walking or cooking! Isn’t it one of the best safety gadgets 2022?

·         Pros:

• Ø  It has rechargeable batteries.
• Ø  This product is water-resistant.

·         Cons:

• Ø  The light is useful around 5 feet of distance.
• Ø  The bottom of the light housing is translucent which allows the beam to shine into one’s eyes.

3. Emergency Blankets: 

Hiking and unexpected situations go hand-in-hand! It’s safe to say that these blankets are one of the best safety gadgets 2022 as they prevent heat loss due to convection, and thermal radiation. In an emergency situation, they would act as a temporary shelter too!

·       Pros:

• Ø  They reflect 90% of the heat to survive hot or cold weather conditions.
• Ø  Provides full body protection at a reasonable cost making it one of the most affordable safety gadgets.

·         Cons:

• Ø  It is not fire-proof and you need to keep it away from heat and fumes.
• Ø  Due to suffocation hazards, it requires adult supervision.

4.   Mini First Aid Kit:

It includes alcohol pads, antiseptic wipes, cotton buds, bandages, gloves and what not? It is an ideal travel essential weighing approximately 0.3 lbs.

·       Pros:

• Ø It is lightweight and compact.
• Ø All the safety tools come in a waterproof nylon bag.

·       Cons:

• Ø It might not be a good fit for larger wounds.
• Ø You might have to carry some extra stuff just in case!

2.    Mosquito Repellent Bracelets:

Mother nature might not save you from unwanted guests which are mosquitos! 

Well, don’t worry, I have come up with some of the best and most affordable safety gadgets!

These bracelets are one of a kind! They would protect you no matter where you are. Made with essential oils they create an invisible shield to keep you away from mosquitos.

·         Pros:

• Ø  They are adjustable and fit every size.
• Ø  This product is DEET free.

·       Cons:

• Ø They smell strong and it might not be pleasant for everyone out there!
• Ø Oil residue from the band might irritate sensitive skin.

Choose What’s Best For You – A Buying Guide

I have tried to list down the most BASIC safety items for hiking. I would ask you to do your own research before buying anything. See what comes under your budget, and what suits YOUR purpose.

 You might consider buying a knife instead of buying a whole first aid kid. In the same way, you can always replace the headlamps with a torch.

Also, you should consider the weather conditions of that area, the length of the route, and how many days you want to spend hiking before making any purchase.

That’s A Wrap, Folks!

Let me know in the comments section which tools made their way to your bag pack last year and which tools are you thinking to buy for this year