Go Hiking Tips & Checklist - Be Safe, Have Fun And Enjoy Nature's Wonders

<h1>Go Hiking Tips & Checklist - Be Safe, Have Fun And Enjoy Nature's Wonders</h1>Author: <a title="Tina" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/tina/184305.htm">Tina</a> <img src="http://www.familyfriendlyozcamping.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/group_climbing.thumbnail.jpg" /> Hiking is a great way to get exercise and a fun way to enjoy nature. Stay on the marked tracks or trails, get a map if you can. There are a few tips you should do before leaving to make your walk safer and more enjoyable. A hiking checklist is also included to use as a guide. For a day hike. pack your backpack with suitable equipment, depending on the type of terrain and weather conditions. Take plenty of water and food, like fruit, energy bars, lunch etc. Take a small first aid kit with bandaids, bandages, insect repellent, pain relief tablets, sun cream, a sun hat or beanie, sunglasses etc. Wear appropriate clothing, short or long pants, shirt and a jumper if required. Wear comfortable hiking boots or runners for a short hike and wear thick socks to cushion your feet as you walk and climb. Remember it can rain when you don’t expect it at least take a disposable poncho if you don’t want to carry waterproofs. If you are going for more than a day you will need a lot more equipment use the checklist below as a guide. Hiking Checklist Water and Food – Fruit, energy snacks, dehydrated meals and meat etc Must Haves - Sunglasses, LED torch and spare batteries, pocket multi tool, matches in waterproof container, compass, whistle, maps, extra clothes, raingear if required, Shelter & Bedding – Tent, sleeping bag and foam mat Cooking – Small cooking stove or use campfire, cooking and eating utensils Extras - Rubbish bag, camera, notepad & pen, disposable poncho, small towel, space blanket, binoculars, mobile phone (remember it may not get service and batteries do go flat) First Aid kit – First aid book, sun cream, lip balm, bandages, band aids, purifying tablets, pain relief tablets, insect repellent Before you leave notify a responsible person and if you are in a National Park notify the Ranger or Park staff of your intended hike. Never go hiking alone always go with at least one other person, a group would be even better. Do not exceed your capabilities, if you are going for a long hike prepare by going on several day trips first.About the Author: Tina Dean is the founder and editor of the Family Friendly Oz Camping Guide.
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Hiking is a great way to get exercise and a fun way to enjoy nature. Stay on the marked tracks or trails, get a map if you can. There are a few tips you should do before leaving to make your walk safer and more enjoyable.

A hiking checklist is also included to use as a guide. For a day hike. pack your backpack with suitable equipment, depending on the type of terrain and weather conditions. Take plenty of water and food, like fruit, energy bars, lunch etc. Take a small first aid kit with bandaids, bandages, insect repellent, pain relief tablets, sun cream, a sun hat or beanie, sunglasses etc. Wear appropriate clothing, short or long pants, shirt and a jumper if required.

Wear comfortable hiking boots or runners for a short hike and wear thick socks to cushion your feet as you walk and climb. Remember it can rain when you don’t expect it at least take a disposable poncho if you don’t want to carry waterproofs.

If you are going for more than a day you will need a lot more equipment use the checklist below as a guide.

Hiking Checklist

Water and Food – Fruit, energy snacks, dehydrated meals and meat etc

Must Haves - Sunglasses, LED torch and spare batteries, pocket multi tool, matches in waterproof container, compass, whistle, maps, extra clothes, raingear if required,

Shelter & Bedding – Tent, sleeping bag and foam mat

Cooking – Small cooking stove or use campfire, cooking and eating utensils

Extras - Rubbish bag, camera, notepad & pen, disposable poncho, small towel, space blanket, binoculars, mobile phone (remember it may not get service and batteries do go flat)

First Aid kit – First aid book, sun cream, lip balm, bandages, band aids, purifying tablets, pain relief tablets, insect repellent

Before you leave notify a responsible person and if you are in a National Park notify the Ranger or Park staff of your intended hike. Never go hiking alone always go with at least one other person, a group would be even better. Do not exceed your capabilities, if you are going for a long hike prepare by going on several day trips first.

Tina Dean is the founder and editor of the Family Friendly Oz Camping Guide. http://www.familyfriendlyozcamping.com.au/

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