Best Safety Gear Of 2024

Backpacking, hiking and adventure comes with inherent risks. Experience helps to mitigate these risks, but sometimes accidents happen! That’s why it’s important to plan for things going sideways. Thankfully there are a ton of products these days that can really assist you in getting out of a jam.

Today I’d like to share about the best safety gear of 2024. When I think of what makes the best safety gear, I am looking for ease of use, packability and versatility. The best safety gear comes in clutch no matter how you love to explore. Whether that’s backpacking or biking or climbing. Or something else entirely!

Continue reading to learn more about the best safety gear, written by Deirdre.

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November 1, 2024

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This stuff flat-out works and this bottle from Sawyer is easy to apply, lasts for six weeks or six washes, and is less than $20.

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Smart backpackers now combine a lightweight filter like the Sawyer Squeeze with chemical tablets as backup – a system that processes water from alpine streams and desert potholes alike.

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This insect repellant's permethrin spray provides long-lasting insect and tick protection for clothing and gear, effective for up to 6 weeks.

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