Michael Sinclair Fit a Removable Ice-Traction Aid Before Your Walk Fit a removable traction aid to the shoes you will wear before setting out, and decide where you will take it off. Over-shoe grips can help on ice, but they do not make every surface safe. A useful pl... Walking Accessories Walking Safety
Michael Sinclair Keep a Walking Emergency Contact Card Easy to Find A small emergency contact card can keep a useful phone number accessible when you go for a walk. Write clear, current information, tell the contact what the role means and carry the card somewhere you... Preparation Walking Accessories
Michael Sinclair Keep Your Phone Dry on a Wet Walk Before a wet walk, decide where the phone will stay dry and how you will use it without repeatedly exposing it to rain. A suitable pouch or protected place inside a bag can help, but check its instruc... Walking Accessories Wet Weather
Michael Sinclair Try Your Headlamp Before the Path Gets Dark Try your headlamp before leaving home, even if you expect to finish the walk in daylight. Check that it turns on, fits comfortably and has enough power for the outing. Learn the controls while you can... Headlamp Walking Accessories