Ten things to pack for an autumn day hike
Wind on the ridge feels ten degrees colder. A light shell weighs less than a sandwich.
Most of the warmth you lose goes through your head.
Half a litre per hour of walking, more if you climb.
They save your knees on the way down.
Autumn days end early. Pack one even for a short hike.
Never new ones on a long day.
A flask of tea at the summit is half the reason to go.
For the longer routes: soup beats a cold sandwich.
Know where the next station is, and when the last train leaves.
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