I do most of my hiking / backpacking along the Appalachian Mtns, with a bit of hiking / backpacking in Colorado/Wyoming, not sure where you are but some general suggestions:
-Know your hiking trail - mileage terrain, route etc. Depending on terrain, hiking 2 miles is not equivalent to walking 2 miles on the sidewalk in your neighborhood. Print out a map of the trail just in case. If you're gonna be on a trail that is less kept up, then a compass would be good too. -Check the forecast - even if the precipitation chance is low bring a packable light rain jacket. -Bring snacks, bring water. Don't drink coffee / energy drinks before you hike, you will dehydrate. Bring snacks that can also hydrate you and give you a natural energy boost- fruits like oranges, apples. -Chacos are nice for summer/water crossings. I have merril hiking boots for more rocky terrain. Either way ankle support is important. Boots are pretty necessary where I hike which is usually mountain ranges. -If you're in bear country, bring bear mace, getting a bell is nice if you're really out in the bush. -First aid kit if you want to be safe -I prefer packable walking sticks that break down and easy to stow away when you don't need it. They are super helpful on long climbs of dirt trails, but can be cumbersome on rock scrambles and sections that require bouldering. -I like to bring a packable hammock and a book. Usually will hike to the summit, set up hammock, read, eat lunch, rest, then pack up and descend. I like breaking up my route in 2 parts, it's mentally and physically easier for me to tackle longer 10-15 mile hikes this way. On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:27:44 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I was going to email Grant directly, but figured he could always chime in > here if he wants. What's the scoop with hiking? I want to start doing a bit > of it, and I imagine there's a modern variety with all kinds of ridiculous > gear and "training" that this JoeRivBob would rather avoid. What do regular > folks who just want to go for a nice walk in the hills need to know? > > Joe Bernard > Novato CA. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
