Hiking doesn’t have to mean you’re going hiking for days, sleeping in a tent and cooking food on portable stoves. It can also mean hiking up a smaller hill or on well-marked paths (like the Hollywood hills). No matter your skill level, there are some common items that will make your hikes SO much easier and save you the struggles of being dehydrated or hiking with blisters. That’s why we have found 6 items that will help you with those problems!
Large Water Bottle
I once made the mistake of going on a 3 hour hike up a mountain in the scorching sun with only one tiny water bottle. Suffice to say I’m never repeating that mistake. This bottle comes in many sizes, with the biggest one being able to hold 1.2 liters of water! It will keep your water cold for 24 hours and is the perfect water bottle for a hot hike. Get a 950 ml one for £25.97.
“I’m so impressed with this bottle! It keeps the water inside cold for more than 24 hours. The colour is amazing, the quality excellent. It’s not even that heavy though it does not matter much as I bought the 1.2l so we can take it with us for the longer car trips! After testing this bigger size for a few days, I decided to also buy a smaller one for when we go on shorter walks.”
says dapagreen
Blister Bandaids
You obviously can’t hike if you have blisters on your feet. It can truly ruin your experience and you might even have to end your hike. These blister bandaids are incredible and I carry them with me almost anywhere I go. They will instantly remove the pain, stay in place for several days and offer fast wound healing. Get a pack of 10 for £8.99.Trust me, they’re worth it!
“Was recommended these by a fellow player on my football team after getting bad blistering on the back of my feet following a match.
These were amazing!!! Soothed the blisters and sorted out. They stay on for over a week without issue and prevent pain even when i was wearing different shoes for work etc.
Would highly recommend these!”
says N Sharma
Sunscreen
Something that’s easy to forget but which is so important is a good sunscreen with high SPF to prevent you from burning. And don’t think you can skip it if it’s cloudy outside, 90% of UV can pass through clouds. This sunscreen has SPF 50 and is water resistant so it won’t slide off even if you’re sweating. It comes in a big bottle and is really cheap too, selling for only £5.00! So you won’t have to worry about applying it generously and running out.
“I hate body sun blocks and hate their feel on my skin but this one feels so smooth and gentle on my skin and it does a wonderful job. If you need something that feels good, protects well and you don’t need to spend a fortune on it, buy this.”
says Mariwany
Nutrition Bars
If you’re going to hike a little bit further, you will need some energy to fuel you. These bars will certainly fill you up and won’t melt even in hot temperatures! They are perfect for a hike and are easy to keep in your pocket or a small bag. CLIF bars come in many different flavors, but this particular kit is peanut butter crunch (my personal favorite). Get a pack of 12 bars for £18.65!
“I recently went to Asia on holiday and even in 35 degree heat they didn’t melt or go sticky. They’re also quite light, so I put one or two in my back pack to snack on throughout the day, which came in very handy on long journeys. They taste delicious and are a pleasure to eat!! I shared a few with travelling companions, who also said they were delicious!”
says Miss C.
Backpack
You need a backpack to carry all the essentials with you. This backpack is more aimed for those who go on shorter hikes and only need water, sunscreen, snacks and smaller items. However, it can still hold 30 liters and is waterproof to protect your stuff. It’s also super lightweight and will be perfect for a day hike! Get yours for only £14.99!
“This back pack is amazing. It is capacious and light with 3 different sized pockets plus some internal ones. Empty – you can lift it with your little finger. Just what I needed.”
says Anne B
Power Bank
Even if we all wish to go on a hike and be isolated from the outside world, having your phone run out of battery is not fun. It can even be dangerous if you get lost and need to call someone. What you need for this problem is a portable charger. This one is perfect because it’s really light and it will charge your phone extremely fast with its 4.8A outputs. Plus, it only costs £12.98!
“Absolutely delighted with this, looks a lot more expensive than the money I paid for it. It arrived on time, well packaged and I was over the moon when I saw it and it was already 90% charged! It’s not often that happens. Charged my iPhone a lot quicker and the dinky wee torch is an added bonus to an already great product!!
says Mo M