All good things are wild and free!
When everyone’s traveling to the beach, skip the crowd and go hiking in the great outdoors instead. It’s a breath of fresh air, especially when you crave a respite from the concrete jungle. Nature recharges your body like no other. With poor signal and non-existent Wi-Fi connection, you’re forced to take a break from your screens and enjoy what mother earth has to offer. Before you go on the adventure of your life, on top of the obvious necessities like a tent, don’t forget to bring along these too.
1. Cooler
When it comes to sustenance, there are many ways to approach it. And survivalist isn’t the only option unless you’re planning to go extreme, cooking with a fire made of twigs. If you’re not equipped with the skills of Bear Grylls, packing ready-made food in a cooler might be the better choice. Get one from a trusted brand like Coleman to ensure your victuals maintain their original temperature throughout your trip.
2. Shovel
Why would you want to take a shovel along your hiking trip? We initially thought the same. Well, it’s better to be prepared when you’re miles away from home. Because who knows, you might need it to clear away an area for your tent, bury poop or build a trench around your fire pit for safety. Xiaomi has excellent ones, hence we’re not looking anywhere else. Theirs are multifunctional — shovel, saw, spatula — no problem.
3. Bluetooth Speaker
Do remember to bring entertainment along because the mountains are not a place with a strong signal. It’s your chance at getting a taste of the olden days where folks amused themselves with offline activities such as board games and sports. Still, nothing beats a good playlist for the whole crew to groove to. Make sure you have quality speakers like this JBL’s waterproof rendition to do them justice. It’s also partly a power bank, so you can revive any dead batteries.
4. Sunscreen
Don’t think you’re safe walking under the trees in the woods, UV rays can pierce through even the smallest gaps. While you have your head wrapped around mosquito repelling, give some thought for sun protection too. A decision you won’t regret is stocking up on Belo’s SunExpert Whitening Sunscreen. Infused with niacinamide and brightening essence, every slather will only bless you with fairer skin. It’s also lightweight, non-stick, and water-resistant. Win-win!
5. Clean Water
We can’t stress enough how vital it is to bring our own water when hiking. You need it for cooking, washing, and (god forbid) cleaning wounds *touchwood*. It’s dangerous to rely on the streams when you’re unsure of their water condition. So, a box of bottled water it is. We’re strongly advocating them to be from Hope In A Bottle as 100% of the profits go straight to building public school classrooms across the country. Why not when we can do a good deed?
6. Bottle Bag
Adventures in the woods come with risks. So, let’s not leave our essentials too far from our bodies. And for that reason, Hydro Flask’s packable bottle sling bag is a must-have. It’s lightweight so you won’t feel the weight when carrying your bottle around. Plus, it also has stretchable mesh pockets for you to conveniently pack your cards, keys, phone, and swiss knife.
Can’t wait to embark on your hiking adventure already? Get all your hiking necessities over at ZALORA Philippines today!
