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The Best Hiking Emergency Kits And Supplies, According To Experts
An emergency kit is an essential must-have for any hiker, even if you are traveling a short distance. Experts say the best ones have everything you need to deal with the most common emergencies hikers encounter: minor injuries (cuts, bruises, blisters, stings), dehydration, water-borne illness, sprains, illness from extreme heat or cold and getting lost.
To get a little more guidance on how to be a prepared hiker, I tapped outdoor experts and reputable agencies like the National Park Service (NPS) and American Hiking Society (AHS). They explained what goes in a hiking emergency kit, and recommended the best kits, supplies and essentials.
Harry Rabinowitz
Harry Rabinowitz is a tech reporter and reviewer at NBC Select covering personal tech and fitness.
The Best Hiking Emergency Kits And Supplies, According To Experts
An emergency kit is an essential must-have for any hiker, even if you are traveling a short distance. Experts say the best ones have everything you need to deal with the most common emergencies hikers encounter: minor injuries (cuts, bruises, blisters, stings), dehydration, water-borne illness, sprains, illness from extreme heat or cold and getting lost.
To get a little more guidance on how to be a prepared hiker, I tapped outdoor experts and reputable agencies like the National Park Service (NPS) and American Hiking Society (AHS). They explained what goes in a hiking emergency kit, and recommended the best kits, supplies and essentials.
Harry Rabinowitz
Harry Rabinowitz is a tech reporter and reviewer at NBC Select covering personal tech and fitness.
The Best Hiking Emergency Kits And Supplies, According To Experts
An emergency kit is an essential must-have for any hiker, even if you are traveling a short distance. Experts say the best ones have everything you need to deal with the most common emergencies hikers encounter: minor injuries (cuts, bruises, blisters, stings), dehydration, water-borne illness, sprains, illness from extreme heat or cold and getting lost.
To get a little more guidance on how to be a prepared hiker, I tapped outdoor experts and reputable agencies like the National Park Service (NPS) and American Hiking Society (AHS). They explained what goes in a hiking emergency kit, and recommended the best kits, supplies and essentials.
Harry Rabinowitz
Harry Rabinowitz is a tech reporter and reviewer at NBC Select covering personal tech and fitness.
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