Hike Safely
Pack your bag for the day for 1 person
- a backpack of around 20 liters
- stay hydrated: 2 liters of water, cash to buy a drink
- eat: a picnic, snacks
- protect yourself from the rain: a waterproof jacket, a waterproof bag to put your phone
- for the cold: a sweater or down jacket or fleece, a survival blanket
- against the sun: a cap, sunglasses, sunscreen 50, long sleeves
- closed trail or hiking or sports type shoes with a sole in good condition
- to report: a charged cell phone, a yellow vest, a flashlight, identity papers, vital card
- for crafts: a small knife, a spare shoelace, a packet of handkerchiefs
- for self-care: basic first aid kit
- to protect nature: a small bag to bring back your waste (even organic: apple, banana, hard-boiled eggs, bread… rats love them)
Useful numbers
Medical emergency : 15 or 112
Mountain Rescue : (+262) 262 93 09 30
Weather : meteofrance.re
Trail conditions : https://www.onf.fr/vivre-la-foret/+/b90::randonnee-la-reunion-connaitre-les-sentiers-fermes.html
4 recommendations that can save your life
- Never go hiking alone without telling someone the route and arrival time
- Always bring food and drink
- Always have a rain jacket, a sweater, a yellow vest and a lamp, a survival blanket
- Leave with your phone 100% charged, in a plastic/waterproof bag