Is the Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger worth buying?

For a few ounces, this charger saves you from being stranded without GPS or a way to call for help. Look, I’m not saying you need to buy all of this tomorrow. Start with the first aid kit and a headlamp—those are the true essentials. But as your hikes get longer (and your kid gets more requests), you’ll be glad you invested in gear that works. The best advice I can give: test everything at home first. Nothing worse than figuring out a water filter while your daughter is grumpy and thirsty. What’s your go-to hiking gear? My daughter wants to know if anyone else brings a hammock on day hikes. Drop a comment or tell me what I missed—because I’m still learning too.

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