There are so many choices of holidays ranging from soaking up the sun on beautiful beaches to outdoor vacations full of activities such as hiking, kayaking and white water rafting. In addition to making any necessary reservation, packing is an important aspect of trip preparation. Likewise, what items you need depends largely on what you will do. If hiking is where you are headed, you will definitely need a backpack among other items such as boots and hiking socks.
You will find that there are many backpacks on the market from which to choose. They vary by size, color and material. It doesnt stop there. You will find enough add-on items to suit even the most demanding gadget guru. Here are some of the basics you will need, and how much you need depends largely on the hike itself.
Small packs, such as fanny packs, are not really backpacks but they can serve the purpose for shorter hikes. They usually have a few pockets allowing you to store nutrition bars, a water bottle, disinfectant, and band-aids along with other items. Some also have small water bladders with tubes called hydration packs, which can often hold up to two gallons.
Keep in mind that one...