What are the four most important things you should take with you when hiking?

These items should be on your hiking checklist:

• Hiking backpack.
• Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
• Hiking boots or shoes.
• Plenty of food.
• Plenty of water.
• Navigation tools such as a map and compass.
• First-aid kit.
• Knife or multi-tool.

What are two reasons people might hike the Appalachian Trail?

Why hike the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) from Georgia to Maine? For some people it’s a rite of passage, a transition from youth to adulthood, or maybe a way to heal a broken heart. Others do it for the physical challenge, or to simply be in nature and stay off the grid for months at a time.

What are the important things we need in hiking?

Gear

• A light, sturdy backpack.
• Tent.
• Sleeping bag or mat.
• Earth pad.
• Flashlight.
• Whistle.
• 2 sets of extra clothes (including underwear)
• Towel.

What are the following essential things that we need to consider while doing mountaineering?

Ten Essentials of Mountaineering Safety

• Map.
• Compass.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Extra clothing.
• Headlamp/flashlight.
• First-aid supplies.
• Firestarter.
• Matches.

What can you do on a hike?

Below are a few of my family’s favorites.

• Roving Hide and Seek. One of our favorites, this is best played with slightly older kids who you aren’t worried about wandering off the trail on their own.
• Close-Ups.
• Hiking Scavenger Hunt.
• Essence.
• Twenty Questions.
• Tree Huggers.
• Trail Bingo.
• ABCs.

Why You Should thru hike?

Thru hiking will change you. It will change your body, your perception of the world and it will change all of your plans that you spent months or years preparing. It is easy to over-prepare for a thru hike, and it really takes doing one to learn what balance works best for you.

How much does an AT thru hike cost?

REI Co-op employees say on-trail costs can range from $3,500 to $6,000—and that doesn’t include gear, which can cost between $700 and $5,000. According to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), most hikers spend about $1,000 a month, and the majority take nearly six months to complete their hike.