I understand the fast and light ethos; I have also read enough Accidents in North American Climbing reports to squarely assume my risk assessment abilities are

I understand the fast and light ethos; I have also read enough Accidents in North American Climbing reports to squarely assume my risk assessment abilities are not so dialed in that I can forgo basic safety preparations. So, yes - I bring some water and appropriate weather protection in case, for instance, that day hike doesn’t end by sundown (for whatever reason). I also tell someone where I intend to go and when I intend to be back. basics.