Going on a Hike? Be Prepared!

One of the benefits of getting away in your truck camper is going on some terrific hikes and exploring areas that your truck camper can’t even get to. Hiking, however, can also be fraught with danger. One wrong turn to can lead to a night in the wild; one wrong step or chance encounter with a bear, moose, or cougar can lead to injury or even death. No matter what your intentions are, whether you’re planning on a short hike away from the camper or a long one, it’s best to be prepared for whatever “curve ball” life throws at you.

When it comes to preparedness, there are two kinds of survival bags you can carry: a bug out bag (BOB) and an everyday carry (EDC) bag. Of the two, the BOB is larger and can carry a lot more, but it’s also far too bulky and too heavy to take with you, especially on routine truck camper excursions. It’s just not practical. The EDC bag, on the other hand, is small and light enough to take with you no matter where you go, whether it’s on a hike in the mountains, a day at the park, or an afternoon at the zoo. This is what makes the EDC pack so popular.

A couple of years ago I wrote a review on the Maxpedition Remora Gearslinger, which is the bag I use for day hikes and as my EDC. This particular review had a few photographs of the bag’s pouches and pockets with my gear that prompted some readers to ask what some of these items were. As one who is always willing to share what I have in mine and what I’ve learned over the last two years, here’s a list of what I currently keep in my Maxpedition Remora: