7 hiking accessories to pack on your next outdoor adventure

With National Hiking Day coming up, now is the perfect time to grab some essentials for your next outdoor adventure.

By Michele Kettner • Posted November 9, 2020 at 2:04 p.m.

Courtesy of REI

Next Tuesday (Nov. 17) is National Hiking Day. If you are looking to hit the trails, make sure to bring along the essentials. Whether you are taking a quick afternoon hike or hitting the trails during the weekend, these accessories are perfect for your next hiking adventure.

Strap on this hip pack to keep your hands free and phone safe during your next trek up the mountain. // Adults’ Stoway Hip Pack, $24.95; L.L. Bean

National Park notebooks — *Courtesy of Uncommon Goods*

If you like to jot down notes during your outdoor adventures, pick up a set of these notebooks to write down all of your plans and memories. // National Parks Notebook – Set of 3, $13; Uncommon Goods

With dusk coming earlier each day, pack this trusty headlamp for those hikes where you get caught in the dark. // Petzl Actik Core Headlamp, $69.95; REI

Solar charger — *Courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods*

If you are planning a weekend hike, grab a solar powered charger to keep your phone juiced for emergency situations. // BioLite SolarPanel 5+, $79.99; Dick’s Sporting Goods

blue water bottle — *Courtesy of Backcountry*

Save some room in your pack by bringing along this collapsible water bottle on your next hike. // Hydrapak Flux 1.5L Water Bottle, $24.95; Backcountry

This survival kit is perfect for whether you forget to pack the essentials or need a quick tool while out in nature. // Adventure Essentials Survival Kit, $130; Uncommon Goods

As you are surrounded by nature, take in the fall views and local wildlife with this lightweight monocular. // Celestron Nature 10 x 25 Monocular, $39.95; REI

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.