Traveling in an RV lets you go pretty much anywhere. Ride from one end of the continent to another, and you can find some of North America’s most remote and fascinating wilderness sites. Embarking on such a journey is exciting, but does require preparation. Of course, you’ll need water and food. Comfortable clothing and shoes are essential as well. Whether it is winter shoes, hiking shoes or just trainers. It’s also a great idea to get online these days while you travel, so an internet would be useful. But here are a few items to pack along that you might not have thought of before.
Essential Items to Take on an Extended Hiking Adventure
Strapped Backpack: A roomy bag can fit all the things you’ll need on a long hike. The choices on the market feature all sorts of compartments and nifty designs. Aside from its capacity, consider how comfortable it is to use; for example, a two-strap backpack distributes the weight, so there is less strain on your back, and you are not left with one hand stuck holding onto a bulky bag as you see the Earth in its true form.
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Headlamp: When heading out with a mobile travel trailer, people don’t often think about this cool, and useful, accessory. Do you really know when you’ll be back at the campsite? A long day can quickly turn to night when you are on the trails, and it is so tempting to continue trekking the miles, taking in the fresh air, and seeing what’s around the next turn. Your headlamp can help you navigate through the dark. Plus, you never know how reliable the power is at a campsite, or when your ride might break down, and you’ll need extra light.
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Sack with waist strap: This doesn’t have to be large. A one-liter sack can hold your phone, camera, chargers, and other electronics, and keep them dry should the heavens open up. After all, you can plan the best time for you to set up camp and walk, but there’s not control over Mother Nature. The hands-free approach here is just as convenient as using the strapped backpack. Of course, you might not feel like you need this if you are travelling in an RV and are lucky enough to have an rv internet connection, as you’ll likely store your tech inside but, if you are parking the RV and heading somewhere vehicles can’t go for the night, it might still be useful to have one of these just in case.
First aid kit: Bandaids, antiseptic, gauze pads and wraps, and other essentials should be handy just in case. Don’t just settle for a standard kit; customize it to your needs. You never know when those allergies might kick in, so pack sinus medicine, eye drops, and even multivitamins for those multi-day hikes.
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Emergency contact details: Just use a marker and write your information on the back of a business card. Cell phones have a nasty habit of copping out on hikes. Keeping this card in your wallet will ensure that if an emergency does occur, and someone finds you, they know whom to get in touch with.
Emergency blanket: If you’re up in the mountains or in any remote area, an evening chill can quickly drain your body heat. A light polyester blanket can fold up and fit in the corner of any bag. Once needed, it can be opened and serve as a warm cover for the night.
Take these with you on some of North America’s amazing hikes, and you should stay comfortable, safe, and warm wherever you go.