Planning a hiking trip?  You know you need to bring some emergency hiking supplies of some sort, even if it’s just a short trip.  I’d recommend watching the following video to get a sense of what this Risks and Survival Instructor takes with himself on his own hike in the Everglades.

NB: (the video is silent for the first minute and the last minute or so).

The instructor shows you what he carries on his person as well as in his day sack for a 30 mile hike – to be completed in one single day.  I’m a bit surprised at the amount of sugar he’s taking along with him.  He’s concerned to pack in the calories to keep energy up, and sugar will certainly help, but face it, it’s not the healthiest way to do it.  I’d take that kind of sugar along as a backup, not the main meal.  Granted, he’s trying to travel lightly, but even jerky or granola bars would be healthier than that amount of candy.

Have you hiked through the Everglades?  Any tips you’d offer?  I’d say you should add bandages for your feet, especially if you’re not used to that much walking.  Sunscreen, hydrogen peroxide for cuts (a general first-aid kit), and maybe also a tiny emergency radio.

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