Essential Day Hike Gear | Avoid This #1 Mistake 

A very good video addressing the 5 P's. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Also the presentation is well done. The people who need S&R the most are day hikers because they think nothing will or can go wrong so they come unprepared. There's a few tips I might add. Study the area on google maps and know where the landmarks are, like rivers, roads, mountain tops, lakes, etc. Be very observent also behind you. The trail back might look very different from the way you came in. If you go off track consult your compass in what direction you are going from the track and reverse to get back to the track. Make sure somebody knows where you are going and when you expect to be back and contact them you're safe. But for what to carry I agree.

This is a great lesson! One tip I have from my experience in hiking and orienteering racing is to analyze a topographical map before your hike. Look at the features on the mountain and surrounding areas. Look for cliffs and wild wilderness regions that would be dangerous to go to. Keep note of a compass bearing that will lead you to a town/road/river that will lead you to safety, and keep track of where the hazards are. If you get completely lost, follow a compass bearing through the woods towards a road or town you saw on your map, instead of picking a random direction that could get you cliffed out or lead you further into the wilderness.

great job.

Really well done!

Have a small zip lock bag to keep burnable trash in case you need to start a fire.