What’s in My Backpack—Northern California

Suggestions for Day Hikes

There are lots of lists out there for day hiking, and you should look at as many of them as possible to get an idea of what will work for you on the kinds of trips you’re planning. Day hiking is a great way to experience the outdoors and is as safe as any other outdoor activity if you plan accordingly. Here’s what I carry in my backpack.

Handsome Husband and I do mostly day hikes, but given where we live, we need to be self-sufficient on the trail. Most great places to hike in Northern California are relatively remote and sparsely populated.

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