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WHAT'S IN YOUR FANNY PACK?
On an average fitness walk through my neighborhood I rarely carry more than a water bottle and ID. I learned a long time ago to be more prepared when I go out on a hiking trail or when walking distance. Through trial and error you learn what items are necessary and what items are dead weight.
I have one major rule for most of my walks. If it doesn't fit in a fanny pack I leave it behind. For fitness walking you need empty hands to get a good arm swing, and for hiking you need them for assistance and balance. The following is a short list of items to consider before going out for a distance walk. I don't usually carry all of these items, but have on occasion and have used them all at one time or another.
Water and sports drink (or other electrolyte replacement)
Kleenex
Wet Ones
Nutrition bar, gel, or snack
Rain poncho - You can buy cheap disposable rain ponchos (they come nicely folded up in a very small packet) in the camping department. A garbage bag will work in a pinch.
Dry socks - place in a ziplock bag, nothing is better than putting on dry socks when your feet are wet
Blister and chafing prevention - Band Aids, Blister Blocks or mole skin AND runners lube or sports slick
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat or headband, hair ties
Gloves
Identification
Insurance card
Small amount of cash
Map
Cell phone
Flashlight
Disposable camera
Music
Heart rate monitor
Pedometer
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