My favorite hiking whistle: the Fox40 Sharx Whistle
You’ve heard of the 10 Essentials – those 10 really important items you should always have with you when you’re hiking:
- Navigation (Map & Compass)
- Sun protection (Hat, sunglasses, sunblock, and SPF rated chapstick)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp or flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (a firestarter and matches)
- Repair kit and tools (knife)
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
So what first-aid supplies are necessary? What’s a good, loud whistle? And what kind of emergency shelter should day hikers have in their backpacks?
Hiking Lady’s Favorite Emergency Gear:
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Fox 40 Sharx Whistle: This is a fantastic whistle for hiking – it can be heard miles away, it is lightweight, waterproof, and very well designed. Check out the Hiking Lady review of the Fox 40 Sharx whistle! |
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Hiking first aid kit: The Adventure Medical Kit Light & Fast Series is a great starter kit for hikers. It has the essentials for wound care, bleeding, and basic medical instruments. Check out the Hiking Lady review of the Adventure Medical Kit Light & Fast Series |
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An ultralight emergency shelter: The Brooks Range Alpini Bivy Sack is the most reassuring piece of gear I keep in my daypack. This is an extremely high quality, very lightweight (under 1 pound!), sub zero temperature bivy sack. If I ever have to make an unintended overnight stay due to injury or being lost on a dayhike, this little hi tech bivy sack will be a life saver! |
