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Travel and Leisure: I Asked Professional Hiking Guides What They Never Hit the Trail Without

I realized I needed a compact list of professional hiker-approved essentials to pack, whether I’m taking a day hike or heading out on a longer journey.

Jillian Dara

September 25, 2026

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Travel and Leisure: I Asked Professional Hiking Guides What They Never Hit the Trail Without

I realized I needed a compact list of professional hiker-approved essentials to pack, whether I’m taking a day hike or heading out on a longer journey.

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