5 Unexpected Hiking Necessities I Never Knew I Needed Until Now

Is hand sanitizer the MVP of 2020? Perhaps! Because I always have a bottle or two on me, I like to make sure I'm using one that's effective but also pleasant. Stay Clean Hand Sanitizer Gel ($2) is affordable at fewer than two dollars, doesn't smell (bless you!), and isn't sticky after applying. Having a bottle in my hiking bag just helps me feel an added sense of safety if I have to make any stops at rest stations. Or you know, the ice cream shop on the way home.