How would you like to go on a little outdoor adventure? Thousands of people around the world get a lot of fun having nature trips like hiking. In America alone, many individuals or groups go on hiking trips whenever they get the time and opportunity to do so.
You may or may not have gone on a hiking adventure before. And if this is going to be your first time to go out there and discover the fun and excitement that hiking gives, you may be curious about the important things that you should bring to heighten that fun experience. It also goes without saying much that having the right hiking gear and supplies to bring along can make your hiking quest safer and more convenient. Here are things to consider.
First, try to consider the length of time within which you plan to do with your hiking, and where. Camping overnight whether on a hiking trail or hiking park would mean that you will need additional supplies with you such as a camping tent, and a sleeping bag, among other things. These first few things are considered the basic things to bring if your little adventure requires spending some nights over at a camp or trail. Or if you wish, you may also come up with your own checklist for your hiking adventure. Having one, especially if it is going to be your first, will serve to guide you and make things a lot more convenient.
Another very important piece of hiking gear that you should never forget to have is a pair of hiking boots or shoes. A lot of people do not realize that wearing hiking boots or shoes instead of the ordinary sneakers or sandals is not only comfortable but will also keep a hiker safer. Since hiking shoes are specially designed for hiking terrains, they protect your feet and ankles from possible injuries in case the trail is slippery or a little rough for hiking. In case of a slight fall or slip, the toughness and good design of these shoes or boots can keep you safe and make hiking on rough terrains much easier, too.
Also, more than just helping to keep your balance on your hike, a hiking stick is an important gear that you should also remember to bring along. In case of a fall or any untoward accident that may make walking or moving on again difficult, this simple piece of hiking gear will be useful to create some rapping noise against rocks or any hard surface to call rescue people or any other passing person’s attention and get help soon. You can find this clean and simple-looking gear either in the sports stores or by simply rummaging through your backyard.
On the other hand, before you choose the kind of clothing to wear on your adventure, try to review the weather forecast first as this can guide you on the clothing you will wear as well as for the length of time and location of your hike. If the weather forecast is good, still bring some warm clothes, you can never be sure of the weather anyway so it would be much simpler if you prepare. Extra clothes on your space-saving hiking bag may also be good to bring along.
Moreover, it would be convenient if you bring a good assortment of drinks, food and even snacks on your hiking adventure. Water is still the best drink to bring along, including small bags of snacks like pretzels, trail mix and other kinds of snacks that come in small packs or are easy to carry on your hiking bag. But if you plan to spend a night or two on your hike and camping, bringing some real food will be a good idea. Make some sandwiches or bring some pieces of fruits with you.
Some optional but still useful items to bring along on your hiking adventure include a map of the hiking trail, a cell phone, a first aid supply and a small compass. These things would be helpful if it will be your first time on a hiking adventure. Not only will they help you have a more pleasant adventure, they can also keep you safe.
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How do I make frozen 'hobo' dinners for hiking/camping for 4 & how long will the meat stay frozen.?I'm hiking 12 miles and want the frozen ground beef to thaw throughout the day (so I can cook it at night), but am not sure if it will (or thaw too fast). I will start in the morning with it being completely frozen. I'm hiking in Florida in April.
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I suggest you search for Girl Scout recipes. There are several web sites that provide an abundance of recipes for outdoor use.
I like gorp. It used to be made of Post Sugar Crisp, M&Ms, and peanuts. It's an energy snack. One has to be careful today with the various allergies children have.
Dried fruit "chips" (slices) are fun to make and easy to carry and eat. Banana, apricot, apple, peach, all make good chips. Banana and apple are the least messy.
Hahaha just saw this on E! as one of the years funniest virals
We hike. But when I do, it’s with my white friends. (^_~)
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REI is an excellent resource for beginners looking to get into Backpacking they have expert advice, check lists for what you need and tons of gear for sale at all levels of pricing.
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/camping
For a good backpack to handle a 3 day trip it is going to be bigger then a day pack you would use on a simple all day hike 7000ci vs 1500ci. and then there is internal frames vs external frames. All personal choices. REI has a rental program where you can try before you buy and they will assist you in fitting for just the right size pack for your needs.
local hikes are the best place to start you want to be familiar as much as possible with where you go so you can be as prepared as possible in my area this is a good link for hikes
http://www.localhikes.com/
hi can somebody give me the name of the song thats playing while he’s hiking ? thx
To Jillthinkstwice: The song is ‘Everybody’s Talkin At Me’ by Harry Nilson. It’s the big classic theme from ‘Midnight Cowboy’.
@kissy570 so its just famous black guys?lol how shallow.
lol iv never seen one but theres only like 5 black people in my town
LMAO @ “im lost, wheres the nike store at?”
Tyler State Park, Dangerfield State Park, if it is after Labor Day the crowds will not be large.
I would have recommended Big Sur, but due to the fires there that's not an option. Try this website for info. I use it all the time to book my camping trips.
100 miles in Korea
landed at Inchon, walked & fought all the way to the 38 th parallel
Depends on your area I guess, I love hiking I also know a few others that love doing it to. Not much of a camper not really my thing prefer a nice warm bed.
for 100% wilderness north/northwestern Scotland , wildest part of Britain is the north Pennines
Hey Im lost homie where the nike store at?
Can't really offer you a "complete" list since you don't specify what you'll be doing or where you will be staying. But, some things I can't live without when camping in jungle conditions are listed below. All of them cost between $10 and $20 but are worth their weight in gold.:
"Blu Bandoo" cooling bandanas. They are scarves that you can tie around your head or neck that have gel beads inside the fabric. You soak them for 10 minutes in water, the beads swell and it causes a chemical chilling affect that lasts all day. Wearing one around your neck really helps keep you cool. You can re-use them over and over.
An Eddie Bauer sports series zip-neck long-sleeved shirt made with what they call Cocono poly fabric. It has fine mesh panels on the sides and down the back that really keep you cool and dry and the material is SPF 50 rated to prevent sunburn (near the Equator, even people with darker skin can burn painfully). I think they discontinued these shirts but I just bought 2 on their outlet website for $20 each.
A cheap lightweight plastic salad bowl that holds about 2 quarts of water (like a basketball cut in half). You can fit it in the bottom of your daypack and it is really handy for washing your face or doing undie and sock laundry. (get it in the picnic goods department of K-Mart or other discount store for a dollar or two.)
Speaking of laundry, get a set of small backpacker clothespins (they are small bright colored metal or plastic clips.) Very handy for hanging up wet gear and even a flashlight in your tent or cabin. Camping goods departments sell them (COughlans brand, usually) for a few dollars.
A backpackers mesh hammock is handy too (only cost $10 or $12 and fold down small enough to fit in a pack pocket.) Hung between two trees you can sit on it or sleep in it, hung on the wall in a tent or cabin it gives you a big pocket to keep your gear off the floor.
Quick dry underwear made of polyolefin or polyester mesh — they won't get damp and sweaty while you wear them and dry overnight when you wash them out. Check sporting good stores.
Wool socks (yes, wool), lightweight cushion weave. Much easier on your feet in hiking shoes in damp hot weather — more absorbent than cotton or synthetics and will cut down on blisters.
A wide brimmed fabric hat and a mosquito net that can go over it when the bugs get to bugging me.
A small journal to write in each night before going to sleep. You think you'll remember everything when you get back but you never do — it's so much fun to read your own first hand account years later.
A couple of tiny LED flashlights — they look like a big clear plastic gem about an inch across attached to a black plastic clip that can attach to your pack, hat or pocket. Excellent for walking around camp at night or reading and writing in bed.
friken crackers
The Ozark Highlands Trail is in Northern Arkansas and it is beautiful in early spring. I used to go hike a week on there every year for spring break. The Ozark Highlands Trail Guide Book by Tim Ernst is very helpful to get you started. This is one of the most beautiful areas to see waterfalls.