Walking and outdoor preparation
Work out what to pack, where to refill your water and how to prepare for a day hike or walking holiday.
Check opening hours and reliable water stops before you leave. Think about the weather, what you can comfortably carry and how you’ll change your route if a stop is closed.
Tools to get started
Guides in this collection
Day Hike Food Checklist: Meals and Snacks
Pack a day hike lunch, snacks you can reach and a spare portion, and check where you’ll get drinking water.
Hiking Water Filters vs Purification
Compare filters, boiling, chemical treatment and UV, and check which hazards each method is designed to handle.
Walking Holiday Preparation: Fitness and Kit
Build up to several walking days, test your shoes and day bag, and plan food, water and transport.
How do I check whether I can use a refill stop?
Contact the café, campsite or other operator to check drinking-water access and opening hours. The planner uses the stops you enter. Follow local water treatment guidance where it applies, and have another option if you can’t rely on a stop.