8 Tips on Hiking during your Camping Trip

Wondering how you should prepare for your hike during your camping trip?

Figure1. Hiking In Lost Horse Valley [Photograph] by Robb Hannawacker. 2008.

Hiking is one of the cheapest and most enjoyable camping activities that you can do when you are camping on a budget, as you get to explore and discover the area. Whether it’s a short or a long hike, it’s always better to be prepared.

• Plan your hiking route before you go, organize your things and remember to bring a map and compass together with you.
• Hike with a group. It’s better to have a buddy that you can rely on especially in case of an emergency.
• Stay hydrated and bring some small snacks. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte drinks. Bring snacks such as energy foods such as energy bars or trail mix.
• Put on some suncreen to prevent sunburn and protect your eyes from UV rays with sunglasses or a visor.
• Remember your first aid training. Bring some first aid supplies or emergency kits and if you need medication, bring them as well. Bring some bug spray and bear sprays as well.
• Be prepared for the weather: bring rain gear, and for colder nights, bring gloves and extra jacket.
• Bring tools such as a Swiss Army Knife, whistle, spare batteries and a repair kit with you.
• Bring a photo ID, insurance card and any other identification card when you go on a hike. Have some digital copies/photos of your IDs in case they are stolen or lost.

Where was the last time you went hiking?



References:
Hiking Dude - hiking the long trails. (n.d.). Retrieved June 29, 2015, from http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-tips.php

What to Bring on a Hike. (n.d.). Retrieved June 29, 2015, from http://www.active.com/outdoors/articles/what-to-bring-on-a-hike