Must-Have Travel Essentialsfor Every Adventure
Do you have some trips in sight? If so, you may be thinking of everything you have to do and bring on your trip. The last thing you want is to be on your trip and realize that you don’t have all of the things that you need. Here are a few essentials that you’ll want to be sure to pack for your adventure:
Sunscreen
If you’re planning on spending plenty of time outdoors, you’ll want to make sure to pack reliable sunscreen. Long hours in the sun without the appropriate sun protection can end up causing sun damage to your face, as well as cause quite a bit of pain.
An easy way to make sure you can fit sunscreen and many other things in your carry-on luggage is to carry sunscreen powder in your bag. It’s lightweight and typically provides plenty of sun protection, so if you’re looking for effective yet easy-to-carry sunscreen, consider it in powder form.
First aid essentials
While you more than likely don’t expect to get hurt on your adventure, there are often unexpected things that can arise when one goes on an adventure. Prepare by bringing first aid supplies that can help ensure you don’t get infected should you get an open wound and that can help you find some pain relief if needed, as well.
If you’re hiking or biking with a friend or loved one, this can help both of you have some type of way to care for each other if an accident should occur. You don’t have to bring a large first aid kit. Packing enough for your time outdoors can be plenty should you have a situation that calls for a little bit of emergency support.
Hydration reservoir
Hiking, biking, or any other kind of outdoor adventures will require you to stay hydrated. One easy way to make sure you can pack water for your hikes as well as have room to carry your must-have items is to bring a Camelbak backpack.
There are different sizes that you can bring, so either you can bring a small one that fits inside your travel bag, or you can bring a bigger one and use that as your travel bag. Another key feature of these bags is that they typically have extra space for another water bottle or two, so you can bring plenty of water if needed.
Satellite phone
There are different kinds of devices that can allow you to call for help if you find yourself in danger on your trek. You can also consider downloading apps that can help you find your way out of your predicament, so to speak, by sending you back the way you came or providing you with the ability to see where you had phone signal, so you can call for help.
However, these aren’t always the best for situations where you could need immediate help and can’t leave your specific location.
Food
Whether you plan on a day trek or a few days in the great outdoors, food is a must-have. And it’s okay to overpack a little, as long as you have the space needed. While you will hopefully not encounter any situation where you will need more food than what you plan to eat, it’s always a good idea to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
You can pack adventure-style food that comes in small packages that are easy to prepare. While they’re not tasty, they can make a difference when it comes to satisfying your hunger or not.
If you’re set to go on an adventure and want to prepare for a fabulous time, don’t forget these above mentioned essentials that can help keep you safe and satisfied while on your trek in the outdoors. Whether you’re planning a mountain bike trip or are going to do some hiking, these tips can make a difference!