As a senior executive at Pacific Rim Capital, Bahram Mirhashemi is responsible for expanding the company's lease origination through customer acquisition and growth. In his free time, Bahram Mirhashemi likes to spend time with his wife and kids. One of the activities they enjoy is taking family hikes.
Even though a day hike typically takes a short time, it is in day hikers' interest to pack intelligently. This is so because as the miles accumulate, even a light backpack tends to get heavier. Intelligent packing is also necessary to anticipate the different needs of a hiker along a trail.
Food and water should be the first items on the checklist. A day hiker needs one gallon of water for the hike. Water is heavy, so it is beneficial if the trail has water sources along the way. If this is the case, less water can be carried, and water purifying tablets should be part of the pack.
Day hikers should also bring easy-to-eat and high energy foods. The humble sandwich could be considered the main meal with energy bars and jerky as snacks. A day hiker can also bring freeze-dried foods as they won’t add much weight to the pack.
Trails that wind their way under a blazing sun should be prepared for by packing sunblock. Windy or gusty trails means packing windbreakers and jackets. After food and clothing, a day pack must contain a compact first aid kit in case of injuries. A compass and a GPS will prevent hikers from getting lost. Although flashlights and lighters may never be used on a day hike, they should be part of a daypack anyway, just if the day hike extends to the night hours.
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