Starter Pack: A gallon of water, a watch, a trail map, a pair of sunglasses, insect repellent, hiking boots or sneakers, a first aid kit, a sweater and light change of clothing, get a flashlight, a lighter, a few powerful power banks, a telephone, fruits or light food, a face rag and a whistle.
Your Rod and Staff, They Will Comfort You: You will quickly learn that this is not an option, you might end up crawling on all fours if you choose to hike without a rod or staff. It helps with your posture, spreads the weight and keeps the pressure off your arms and legs. Without a hiking stick, your hiking time could be significantly longer, if you want to go faster, with less pain, your hiking staff is not an option.
Check the Weather and Start Early: You want to be very intentional about your hiking process, do not leave anything to chance. You must check the weather a week and a day in advance, you must have a full 8 hour rest, the night before, and of course you must plan to start early. It’ll be penny wise and pound foolish to go on your first hiking trip when the sun is going down, or when the weather is highly unfavorable.