>>1748831Depends how remote the hike is. If im just going to my local state park im not going to bring anything more than
>1 liter Nalgene>Benchmade pocket knife that I always have on me>Bug spray if its the spring or summer>a sandwich or some small snacks>a light rain jacket or sweatshirtIf im going somewhere more remote then ill start to add more items depending on the season or what the weather is suppose to be,
>layers of insulation>emergency heat blanket>compass/map>garmin Fenix 3 gps watch >gators>ice spikes or 10 point crampons for ice/frozen snow>multiple fire starters>more food/snacks>signal mirror>first aid kit (premade first aid kits from rei or any outdoor store should be more than sufficient to cover a day hike in my opinion. >my 10mm glock if im going to an area with bears or cougarsPic related has been my standard daypack for the last 6 years.