Day 2. Don’t Forget Water and Snacks

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Now that you know about the importance of starting slow with hiking, you need to start 
packing up for the hike. This of course includes the water and snacks. Sustenance is 
really important to stay hydrated and fuel your body for what might be a rigorous 
workout.

Bring Bottled Water

If you can only remember to pack one thing in your backpack, it should be bottled water. 
Not only will it be hot on the trails, but the physical activity is going to sap your energy. 
You need to be able to re-fuel and avoid dehydration. Plus, there most likely won’t be 
any way to get fresh water when you’re on the hiking trail, so pack more bottled water 
than you think you will need. When you bring extra, you have emergency water just in 
case you or someone else needs it.

Snacks to Pack With You

It is also a good idea to bring some non-perishable snacks on the trails. This allows you 
to fuel your body in the middle of the hike. It also gives you food just in case you need to 
stop and rest for a while when you are hiking. Some good snack items for a hike 
include:

Nuts and seeds 
Trail mix 
Energy bars or granola bars 
Dried fruit 
Meat jerky 
Tuna packets

The amount of food you bring will depend on the size of your pack and how long your 
hike is for. Pack a little extra just in case.

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