What to Pack!!!???
As you start to explore places around you, the excitement and love for walking keeps on increasing. Over the years from a walk in the park, it changes to a passion for walking into villages, coastline walks, mountaineering and hiking.
Out of personal experience I thought of coming up with a checklist for day hike essentials to help myself in future and my fellow reader and hiking lovers.
So how to prepare yourself for a Hike:
1. A good walking Boots – Without a doubt it is a must. Make sure it fits you properly and is light weight. Remember on a long hike pushing yourself to hike with a heavy boots will bring in tears. Never a trainer,flip flop or heels. (Believe me I have seen people coming for hikes in those, No idea if they ever completed it)
2. Walking trouser– A cotton walking trouser that will allow easy movement up and down the hills. Those fancy jeans will not help you and your legs will plead you for some oxygen.
3.Waterproofs– A pair of trouser and jacket.
4.Warm Clothing– Fleece,Caps,Gloves. If you hiking a mountain or a costal hike, weather cant be trusted.
5.Water Bottle– A must even if it is a short distance hike.Keep some water purifier tablets in case you have to drink water from a stream. You will not fancy anything more than water while on a hike. You can also keep instant energy mix that can be added to water bottle.
6.Food– A packet of sandwich and a mixed nuts packet. Nuts will give you instant energy when you are tired.
7.Map,compass,torch and whistle
8. First aid kit.
9. Sun glasses, sunscreen and a Cap.
10. Walking pole– only if you think it is necessary.
Carry a phone and contacts of emergency services, just in case you find yourself seeking for help.
Ofcourse I know you are taking camera along with you 🙂
Pack everything in a waterproof and breathable backpack and Get Set GO.
List is really helpful 🙂 🙂 thank you Aanchal…
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Thank you Shru :):) we ll use it a lot in all our trips.
xx
Aanchal
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This is a great list. I like how you say walking boots and not trainers or running shoes. Just because a shoe is meant for sport doesn’t mean it will be kind to your feet hiking places. It’s important to make sure the boot is roomy enough to allow your feet to swell in the evenings – that’s what my feet does.
I would also take a handphone with me, though you really don’t know if you’ll get reception on that while hiking some places 😀
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Thank you Mabel. Yes totally agree with you on boots. I don’t know how people manage to hike for long without having one.
Oh yes, handphone is actually good for the time of emergency. How can I forget one. I should add that to list. 🙂
Much Love
Aanchal
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A very comprehensive list, Aanchal. 🙂
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Thank you so much Sylvia. I hope it is useful :):)
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Ohhhh I wish I had you list before my first hike… It wasnt easy!! Hahaha 😃
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Ha ha totally agree with you. This list is produced out of experience. My first hike wasnt easy too .. lOL
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hahahaha great list though 😀
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smart tips thankx for sharing…loved ur blog…do join with me in my journey at http://thejoyofjourney.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much for stopping by . I hope you liked it.
I am sure to join you on your journey.
Cheers
Aanchal
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Thankx for joining..
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