Best Hiking Tips for Beginners

Hiking is walking long distances in natural environmental places as well, which is an outdoor activity. People choose mountainous, Rocks, and scenic terrain for their hike. Hiking is a fantastic experience connecting with nature and culture, connecting with people, and gaining a natural feel with wonderful landscapes.

Hiking is the only real way to touch nature on your feet. This emotion can not get by any other activities. As well as hiking, improving your health, losing excess weight, decreasing hypertension, and improving mental health with absolute mind relaxation. Nowadays, a lot of hiking organizations are established all over the world. Many people benefit from this as healthy and entertainment. Before hiking, we should plan and get ready correctly.

Hiking Types

Short hiking

This is a half-day or one-day hike. If you can attend at least a short hike, it is better for your life enhancement. You should prepare food and equipment for this.

Long hiking

This is a long day and a long-distance journey, including night camping or mountain huts. Hiking should prepare with the best plan, and best time as well. This is the best opportunity to travel to a remote area, have a cultural experience, connect with people, and taste cultural foods.

Best time to Hike

We can select the best hiking time according to location, climate, and season. The rainy days and Winter season are not suitable for hiking because it’s more dangerous, but some areas have some adventures and fun in winter because some people love winter hiking. The best thing is to Plan your hike starting early in the morning which will gain a lot of benefits to you and your journey.

 

Hiking Equipment

This is dependent on hike types, time, and day counts. This equipment can change according to your choices but don’t forget to check this list before your hike.

  • Paper map, GPS tool, or downloaded offline map
  • compass
  • Backpack (above 40 Litre, Recommended 65 Litre with tent)
  • Cloths for planning days
  • Windproof and Rain jacket and pants
  • Solid and waterproof boots or shoes (Extra couple of shoes)
  • Hat or cap
  • Water Bottles
  • Foods and Cooking equipment
  • Walking poles
  • First aid kit
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglass
  • Knife or multi-tools
  • Lamp, Head lamp, and Torch
  • Camping tent with accessories
  • fire matchbox or lighter
  • Camera and Recorder
  • Trash bags/ Extra Bags for disposal bin