Hiking Supplies

ExCal · 24th February 2007, 05:18 PM

I know this may seem pretty obvious to others. But I have not been on quite as many hikes as others have. So besides a good pair of boots and some water what else is there to bring?

Zach · 26th February 2007, 03:16 PM

Hi Excal,

A lot of it depends on how long of hike you are going on and what the weather is like.

If it's just a short day hike I would say bring water, snacks, a knife and a small first aid kit with bandages and stuff. Good boots and good socks are always smart to have on a hike. Maybe a flash light if there is any chance you might be out after dark.

sn0xb0arder · 22nd March 2007, 01:09 PM

i always make sure I have some form of communication in case something happens.

GoodOmens · 27th September 2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ExCal

I know this may seem pretty obvious to others. But I have not been on quite as many hikes as others have. So besides a good pair of boots and some water what else is there to bring?

Its always a good idea to have a fanny pack with some snacks, a compass, utility knife, a map of the area (a GOOD one .. preferably a topo map), and maybe a hiking pole.

While it seems retarded you should prepare for the worst ... watch the survivor shows on the Discovery ... they can survive for a few days on a handful of nuts and a good knife ... makes you think in case you get lost ^^

Zach · 28th September 2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodOmens

While it seems retarded you should prepare for the worst ... watch the survivor shows on the Discovery ... they can survive for a few days on a handful of nuts and a good knife ... makes you think in case you get lost ^^

Yeah, good point. There's an interesting post about those survivor shows going on in the survial forum. I guess one of them is totally fake... Anyone watch Survivor Man?

GoodOmens · 29th September 2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zach

Yeah, good point. There's an interesting post about those survivor shows going on in the survial forum. I guess one of them is totally fake... Anyone watch Survivor Man?

Yea but the one where the guy who films himself is top notch. I do agree the other one had some shady quality's to it.