Packing the "Ten Essentials" whenever you step into the back country, even on day hikes, is a good habit. Hikers should always be prepared for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions while hiking. Temperatures in the mountains typically fluctuate as weather patterns ...Packing the "Ten Essentials" whenever you step into the back country, even on day hikes, is a good habit.
Hikers should always be prepared for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions while hiking. Temperatures in the mountains typically fluctuate as weather patterns change. If your hike involves a major change in elevation, you should reasonably expect a change in temperature of 10 degrees or more.
If not properly prepared, a sudden storm could result in a great deal of discomfort for you.