Be Prepared!

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Here's an excellent article from Outside magazine about what day hikers and trail runners carry in Rocky mountain National Park.

And yes, there is plenty of room for improvement.

Our day pack is set up with almost all of these items. We never carry a tent, but usually have the rest of these

That comes from years of volunteer work in the wilderness, and seeing what kinds of trouble people find there.

Here's the article: Are You Prepared for a Wilderness Emergency? New Research Says No. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/rocky-mountain-safety-preparedness-study/

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