As an avid hiker, who gets lost on trails ALL the time, even trails I hike regularly, I (and everyone should) never leave home without a trail map, compass, and

As an avid hiker, who gets lost on trails ALL the time, even trails I hike regularly, I (and everyone should) never leave home without a trail map, compass, and offline maps of the area on your phone. The phone maps can help you pinpoint where on the physical map you are once you find yourself lost. You need to learn the trail blazes BEFORE you set off, and most official trail maps have the blazes printed on them so you know you are on the right track. Buying an official trail maps also supports the trail maintainers.