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Everything from a spare battery to a rain jacket

‍You’re on a day hike and you’ve packed your water, snack, map, and field guide to local ornithology. You’re all set, right? Wrong. We’re not doomsday preppers or worrywarts by any means, but shit happens when you’re in the woods. Be next-level prepared with these emergency-minded day essentials you need to keep in your daypack.

Read the full article by Graham Averill on Outside Online here.  

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December 3, 2023

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