Assignment 20 Tommy Gardner

How to prepare for a hike, and how to hike.

To prepare for a hike, you start with a backpack. If you are going on a hike that should only take a couple of hours, a light backpack would work. If it is a longer hike, one that would take an entire weekend, a hiking backpack is needed. Most of the time I only ever use a hiking backpack, as a normal hike for me is 15 to 20 miles. For a longer trip you would start by getting a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and a tent. If hiking alone, a one person tent is enough. After that, get clothes. Usually 2 of each article of clothing is enough, except socks. Grab 3 pairs of long socks. After clothes, pack food and water. Depending on where the hike is, bring 50 feet of rope, and a carabiner. This is so that food, and other items that would attract animals, can be lifted up off the ground. Aside from the odd thing, you are packed. Remember to tell someone where you are going and when you should be back, so if something happens, they can call for someone to go find you.

How to hike.

Start walking.