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10 Essentials for Backpacking, Hiking, and Outdoor Adventures

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter in Use

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Hydration


For a shorter trip, bringing a nalgene water bottle (filled up, of course) will be plenty. However, if you are going for a few hours or more, you should consider packing an actual lightweight water filter that you can carry in case you end up staying longer than expected or get lost. Water filters like this one, as well as water purification tablets, are essential for trips lasting more than a few hours.

January 21, 2017  |  By Travel Savvy

Our host Paula sat down with Katherine Gividen, an author, teacher, backpacker outfitter, and President of The Louisiana Hiking Club (to name just a few of her accomplishments) to get the lowdown on everything you need to explore the outdoors.

Click through to read her Top 10 Must-Have Products to bring on any hiking and backing adventure, in Louisiana and beyond! 


Filed Under: healthy, hiking, trails, travel gear


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