Planning to go hiking? You need to bring some necessary equipment, just in case something goes wrong. Start here.

You have planned your route, worn out your hiking shoes, and found a backpack that won't rub your shoulders so much that you want to throw it into the lake.

The hiking agenda is ready, but are you ready for the equipment that will come in handy if something goes wrong?

Although unlikely, it is wise to be prepared to stay on the trail longer than you expect, even if you only plan to go out for a few hours. Sprained ankles, bad weather, or getting lost while foraging for mushrooms may all return to the beginning of the trail later than expected.

If something goes wrong, these 10 basic elements are all designed to help you solve the problem. Today, even the National Park Service recommends packing 10 essentials: navigation, sun protection, extra clothes, extra water, first aid kit, fire, nutrition, shelter, knife, and light source.

In addition to helping relieve minor injuries, these supplies can also (although certainly uncomfortable) stay out overnight. In the case of hiking, it is better to be over-prepared than under-prepared.

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Pack enough calories to sustain an extra day. If you really need to consume these calories, you won't light a camp stove to cook anything, which means this is the perfect situation for a protein bar. Each bar of RXBARs contains 12 grams of protein and contains approximately 210 calories in a variety of pleasant flavors.

This first aid kit is designed for two hikers participating in a two-day trek and will provide you with all the basics to help if one of them is injured. From Moleskin for annoying blisters to antibiotic creams and ibuprofen, the Adventure Medical Mountain series is organized and marked with many types of trauma.

Getting lost on the road is not a good day. Garmin inReach Mini allows you to view maps, weather and send text messages through the Iridium satellite network above. The bad news is that you must also sign up for a service plan with a minimum of $15.

One of our favorite water bottles is also very affordable and suitable for carrying extra water when hiking. Glossier Nalgene has a narrow mouth and can hold 16 ounces of water, so you are unlikely to pour water on yourself. Use it with Lifestraw to get the best filtering effect, and you are ready for wild adventures.

Just because you are packing life-saving equipment does not mean that it cannot be fashionable. The Nike ACG fisherman hat uses a typical outdoor green, while using Gore-Tex fabric to provide rain protection. The wide brim of the hat allows you to block the sun, and tightening the chin strap means you don't have to chase it in high winds.

Every hiking kit should include a light source, just in case something goes wrong and you find yourself hiking in the dark. The Petzl Tikkina headlight weighs less than 100 grams and has 250 lumens, which can illuminate your road. It is also waterproof, so it’s okay to wear it during heavy rain, but we don’t recommend that you take it to swim at night.

Arguably, the most important necessity in a well-equipped hiking bag is the lighter. This light and compact igniter from überleben ("survival" in German) is easy to use and comes with a comfortable wooden handle for easy grip. The Zünden ferro rod produces a 5,500F spark shower with 15,000 impacts, which means that wet conditions are not a problem here.

Although it looks like an orange garbage bag or an emergency blanket in an elementary school earthquake kit, SOL Emergency Bivvy may mean survival. If you are forced to spend an unexpected night in the wilderness, camping can keep you warm and dry. As a bonus, if you need to send out a distress signal, it also has an emergency whistle.

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer hoodie is lightweight, but with 800 down padding, it can be used as an extra layer of warmth to prevent accidents. This jacket has very good wrapping properties. It is made of tear-resistant outer material, which is durable and weighs less than 9 ounces. Adding a hood also means you bring a warm hat.

Even if your trek goes exactly as planned, a versatile and compact multi-function tool can come in handy. The Leatherman Squirt PS4 keychain multi-function tool can meet all the functions you need while hiking, including knives, scissors and pliers. This 9-in-1 multi-function tool weighs only 2 ounces, so it will not affect the weight of your backpack.