Make Packing Automatic

On a recent outing, I suffered some sunburn and windburn from not having two simple items with me: sunscreen and a neck gaiter.

Ever since I added a hydration system to my list of equipment, it seems like keeping track of everything I need, and getting it to the car, is a big deal. In this case, it means forgetting two important things.

While I can't recommend keeping sunscreen in the car--freezing temperatures are probably not good for those oily yet necessary chemicals--keeping a spare gaiter there car is probably a good idea. So may be keeping your sunscreen in the same room as your snow gear.

Simple stuff, I know, but sometimes it's the small mistakes that lead to trouble.