British Columbia Hiking Tips: (Chilliwack & Vancouver Hiking - Ten Essentials to Bring on Every BC Hike)
British Columbia Hiking Tips:
(Chilliwack & Vancouver Hiking - Ten Essentials to Bring on Every BC Hike)
If you're planning on going out hiking or backpacking into the mountains in British Columbia, specifically in the Chilliwack or Vancouver area, here's 10 essentials to bring along on every hike:
1. Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
2. Firemaking kit - waterproof matches/lighter, firestarter/candle
3. Signalling device -whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
4. Extra food and water - 1 litre/person
5. Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
6. Navigational/ Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, cellular phone, satellite phone, hand held radio - fully charged battery) and know how to use them
7. First Aid kit - and know how to use it
8. Emergency shelter - orange tarp or large orange garbage bag. These can also be used as signalling devices
9. Pocket knife.
10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)
It's always a good idea if you're planning to hike BC trails to plan to have the following on every Chilliwack or Vancouver area hike or backpacking trip.
* Comfortable, warm clothing
* Hiking Pole(s)
* A second layer for warmth on colder days
* Wool socks plus extras
* Hiking Boots
* Small backpack/camel back water system
* Bug spray
* Moleskin for blisters
* Extras for Overnights
* Proper backpack with good support
* Tent
* Sleeping bag and pad
* Stove and fuel
* Food/Scented items bag
* Gear repair kit
(Chilliwack & Vancouver Hiking - Ten Essentials to Bring on Every BC Hike)
If you're planning on going out hiking or backpacking into the mountains in British Columbia, specifically in the Chilliwack or Vancouver area, here's 10 essentials to bring along on every hike:
1. Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
2. Firemaking kit - waterproof matches/lighter, firestarter/candle
3. Signalling device -whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
4. Extra food and water - 1 litre/person
5. Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
6. Navigational/ Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, cellular phone, satellite phone, hand held radio - fully charged battery) and know how to use them
7. First Aid kit - and know how to use it
8. Emergency shelter - orange tarp or large orange garbage bag. These can also be used as signalling devices
9. Pocket knife.
10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)
It's always a good idea if you're planning to hike BC trails to plan to have the following on every Chilliwack or Vancouver area hike or backpacking trip.
* Comfortable, warm clothing
* Hiking Pole(s)
* A second layer for warmth on colder days
* Wool socks plus extras
* Hiking Boots
* Small backpack/camel back water system
* Bug spray
* Moleskin for blisters
* Extras for Overnights
* Proper backpack with good support
* Tent
* Sleeping bag and pad
* Stove and fuel
* Food/Scented items bag
* Gear repair kit
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