Having your holiday and feel like want to experience a kind of adrenalin rush sports? Try to hike. Hiking is one popular sport. Many people enjoy doing it not only because the healthy effect it may cause but also because of the beautiful scenery and fresh air you can get during the journey. Besides, hiking also categorized as a sport that don’t spend a lot. But before you go on a hike, there are ten essential things you should not forget to get. Keep on the list and make sure you have put in your bag.

1. Map

Map is the essential thing number one. A map not only tells you where you are and how far you have to go, it can help you find campsites, water, and an emergency exit route in case of an accident. Make sure you have it in your bag.

2. Compass

To know where you are going is a big matter. Keep a compass with you. You can’t just rely on landmarks to know where you are heading. A compass can help you find your way through unfamiliar terrain, especially in bad weather where you can’t see the landmarks.

3. Water and water purifier

Without enough water, your body’s muscles and organs simply can’t perform as well: You’ll be susceptible to hypothermia and altitude sickness. Not to mention the abject misery of raging thirst. Therefore bring enough water for you.

4. Extra food

An extra food is really useful to keep you out longer than expected. A few ounces of extra food will help keep up energy to walk longer.

5. Rain gear and extra clothing

Weather can changes as it like. Weatherman can just be wrong. Be prepared. Bring along extra layers, and avoid cotton for it can keep moisture close to your skin and always carry a hat, for it can play several functions.

6. Fire starter and match

The warmth of a fire and a hot drink can help prevent an encounter with hypothermia. And fires are a great way to signal for help if you get lost. Bring some and put in a plastic to keep it dry and useful.

7. First aid kit

Prepare yourself for unexpected thing that might happen. Bring along a first aid kit.

8. Multipurpose tool

As the name says, it can be used for multi purposes. These enable you to cut strips of cloth into bandages, remove splinters, fix broken eyeglasses, and perform a whole host of repairs on malfunctioning gear.

9. Flashlight and extra bulbs

This will be helpful to help you see better in the dark and signaling for help in emergency time.

10. Sun protectors

Bring along sunglasses and sunscreen. You will find these helpful up there.