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    Hiking Trip !?

    By HikingOn | April 15, 2009

    I'm going hiking for the first time [ever!] with my youth group from today [Friday] until Sunday.
    What do I need to bring? [The weather is going to be pretty cold by the way.] What clothes do people usually hike in?
    A complete list of clothes, personal care, and food stuff would be great. Thanks !
    The hike is a day hike, and I don't think it's going to be very intense.
    Oh, and by the way, we are getting there tonight [we are driving], doing the hike tomorrow, and driving back Sunday.

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    Topics: Hiking | 1 Comment »

    One Response to “Hiking Trip !?”

    1. nowaynohow Says:
      April 15th, 2009 at 5:34 pm

      Shoes are the most important part. If you are going over dirt trails, no rocks and mountains, then comfortable sneakers are fine. Hiking boots are nice, but only necessary if you are carrying a heavy load (tents, multiple days' food) or going over rough terrain.

      Thick, cotton socks. For clothes, wear layers. If the sun's shining and you are working hard, you may want to shed most of them. So have a short sleeve shirt, sweater, coat. If you can just have a coat to keep of rain and wind (if you do not need more), that is good. Gives you more options.

      Don't expect to have enough water to wash, other than hands and face. Bring a toothbrush, be able to keep your hair out of your face.

      I assume the group is organizing the food, tents, backpacks? Getting your backpack adjusted right is the difference between a fun hike and a nasty slog. For extra food, you want to have the most calories per pound, that you can just munch. A granola mix, high in nuts and dried fruit, put in a few resealable plastic bags.

      Good luck, have fun!

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