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Title: Hiking Gear For Beginner Hikers


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Hiking Gear For Beginner Hikers
  • If you are new to the world of hiking, you want
    to be sure you have the appropriate gear to stay
    safe and comfortable on the trail. You dont want
    to spend tons of money on gear you may never or
    seldom use if youre not an avid hiker. Youll
    also want to avoid the opposite problem- buying
    really cheap gear that doesnt last over a season.

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Hiking Gear For Beginner Hikers
  • If you are new to the world of hiking, you want
    to be sure you have the appropriate gear to stay
    safe and comfortable on the trail. You dont want
    to spend tons of money on gear you may never or
    seldom use if youre not an avid hiker. Youll
    also want to avoid the opposite problem- buying
    really cheap gear that doesnt last over a
    season. Here are some guidelines and suggestions
    for hiking gear. This article will be focused on
    day hiking gear with another article coming soon
    that covers backpacking specific gear.
  • The first warning I will give you is this
    there isnt one solution for any type of gear or
    problem that works for everyone. Some people like
    Hiking Gear For Beginner Hikers boots while
    others prefer trail runners. Along the same lines
    youll find some footwear is far too narrow for
    your feet while they fit your friend perfectly.
    These are merely suggestions and I recommend you
    continue your own research as well as try out a
    variety of options before committing.

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Footwear
  • As I mentioned above, some people like boots
    while others go with trail runners. In fact, I
    know a few people that hike barefoot or with very
    minimal shoes. Well stick to the basics, though!
    Most trails have sections that are steep, wet, or
    slippery. Youll want footwear that has good
    traction designed for trails. If you have an
    ankle injury or particularly fragile ankles, get
    boots with good ankle support. If you dont, low
    cut boots or trail runners will work great. I
    personally wear trail runners because theyre
    light (one pound on your feet is equivalent to 5
    pounds on your back!) and not having my ankles
    isolated makes my knees happier. Boots tend to be
    more expensive but last longer. My trail runners
    become yard shoes when I retire them. I
    personally found I got a lot of blisters wearing
    boots which is what drew me to trail runners. It
    took me a couple of years to find the right trail
    runners for me.

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Hydration
  • Its important to stay hydrated on the trail, no
    matter the season. For most day hikes youll be
    able to bring enough to drink throughout your
    hike from home. 2-3 liters is typically good, but
    it all depends on how strenuous the hike is, how
    much you sweat, the weather, etc. If you are
    going on a very long hike or are worried you may
    need to refill during your hike, a water filter
    like the Sawyer Mini is great to have on hand.
  • I have switched to using a hydration bladder so I
    can drink while I hike. Most people go with
    either the Platypus Hoser or Camelbak versions.
  • If I want to carry water bottles I will simply
    reuse a Smartwater bottle. The reason I use this
    brand is because it fits nicely in my backpacks
    side pockets and it can be threaded with a sawyer
    mini for easy filtration. It is also much lighter
    than a Nalgene bottle. I only use Nalgenes in
    the winter as the wide mouth options and thick
    plastic helps keep my water from freezing.

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Snacks
  • You will burn a lot of calories hiking so I
    recommend bringing nutrient and calorie dense
    options- that you look forward to eating! Here
    are some snack options for the trail. I prefer to
    snack throughout a hike rather than bringing a
    large lunch. I always bring a summit treat like
    chocolate to enjoy! Depending on how much time
    you plan on hanging out on the summit, you can
    bring a basic sandwich or even your cook set to
    try out a variety of meals from prepacked
    backpacking food to meals you cook and dehydrate
    yourself at home!
  • It is important to make sure you are fueling your
    body as youll burn a lot of calories hiking. One
    of my favorite parts about hiking is you can get
    away with eating whatever you want before,
    during, and after your hike

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Backpack
  • One of the biggest misconceptions I find hikers
    have with gear is you can have one pack that can
    do it all. Unfortunately thats not the case. If
    you want to get into backpacking youll need a
    higher capacity pack with different storage
    compared to a smaller, more basic day pack. You
    can get a pack that can double up as a day pack
    and for a spending a night on the trail if you
    dial your gear in with a highly compressible
    sleeping back, smaller cookset, and generally
    have a more fine tuned setup. You will not
    comfortably use an overnight pack as a daypack
    and vice versa.
  • I am fond of Gossamer Gears packs as they are
    made well and lightweight. My favorite for day
    hikes is the Type 2. The Kumo is a great pack
    for carrying a bit more for day hiking to a
    couple nights out on the trail.
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