Do you ever look back on things you did when you were younger and think “how did I survive?” That’s the thought that runs through my head when I think about how I used to prepare for day hikes. A 16 ounce plastic water bottle, drawstring bag, and a pair of run down sneakers and I was heading to places like Angel’s Landing, Maine’s highest peaks, and other remote trails. But times have changed! In this blog post I’m going to share everything I bring on a day hike for me and my dogs. 1) Backpack The backpack I use for day hikes is the L.L. Bean Daytrekker 25 that…