Remote Hiking Essentials: The Gear We NEVER Leave Without

When you’re hiking in remote areas, some gear is optional. Other items are non-negotiable. In this episode of Above & Below Adventures, Blake and James share the essential hiking gear we always carry when heading into remote areas — the items we consider non-negotiable when we’re away from roads, towns and immediate help. Remote hiking requires a different mindset. Conditions can change, injuries happen, navigation can go wrong, and something as simple as an unexpected delay can turn a straightforward hike into a much more serious situation. Our approach isn’t about carrying everything imaginable. It’s about thinking through the risks, being prepared for the environment and making sure we have the equipment we would want if something didn’t go according to plan. In this video we discuss: • Our non-negotiable remote hiking gear • Emergency and safety equipment • Being prepared for changing conditions • Why remote hiking requires additional planning • The equipment we don’t leave behind • Building a safer hiking kit Above & Below Adventures follows father-and-son team Blake and James as we explore above and below — hiking, trekking, climbing, scuba diving and exploring the outdoors while sharing practical lessons that can help others adventure more safely. Explore Further. Adventure Safely. Subscribe to Above & Below Adventures for more hiking, trekking, climbing, diving, outdoor skills and adventure safety content. @AboveAndBelowAU #RemoteHiking #HikingEssentials #HikingSafety #HikingGear #Bushwalking #OutdoorSafety #AboveAndBelowAdventures