Can't figure out why anyone would think the 10 essentials are too much to bring on a dayhike? No excuses to not have them IMHO
Ignorance is a pretty strong excuse, and one I've had in the past (and will almost certainly showcase again in the future).
Not everyone who plans to go to the mountains to hike has the fortune of already knowing others who are similarly interested... one has to begin somewhere, and sometimes this is either with the wrong crowd or alone.
For experienced hikers who fail to bring necessities, you might say it's a different story, but again -- not everyone comes to the mountains with the same mindset. I'd argue that far more people drive than hike, but just count the number of bad drivers on the road in a given day. And that's with formal instruction of some sort. (Most people would say they're prepared for driving, eh?)
These communities are helpful, but the knowledge here isn't representative of the general masses that hike. I'm probably more often than not a member of the unknowing general mass. The best I can do is to try to continue to learn -- and in the process not turn into a statistic.
The Mountains are Calling - I must go and PLAY!
If you don't Respect Mother Nature, Mother Nature won't respect you.
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The Mountains are Calling - I must go and PLAY!
If you don't Respect Mother Nature, Mother Nature won't respect you.
Wag More and Bark Less
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