Joanna James
If you love to connect with nature in an intimate level, hiking is the perfect adventure. Though simple, it is important that you prepare well for your trip. This way you avoid hiccups at all times.
It may be your first time hiking on a particular trail, but that does not mean you need to go in blind. Thanks to the advent of the internet one has plenty of opportunity to do adequate research in order to ascertain what to expect from each trail. Sri Lanka has numerous hiking trails for instance. The _ hill country in Sri Lanka_ is very popular among hikers and there are several routes you could choose from. If at any point you feel overwhelmed by the options and the details you can always entrust the planning of your expedition to professionals, such as Nkar Travel House for example.
Hiking usually calls for a whole bunch of gear. Most times you find especially designed gear that would fulfil your requirements while at the same time be light weight and easily portable so that you can lug it around during the expedition. Before you decide to bring it do a trial run to ensure you know how everything operates. If you don't know how it works it is going to be of no use to you.
Although you may be tempted to wear cotton since it is light and comfortable, a quick drying material is the type of fabric you should choose when it comes to hiking attire. If you are hiking in slightly colder regions start off with a lycra layer and top it with a merino woollen shirt, this way you can stay warm even when you are wet.
Most hiking expeditions demand a considerable amount of time and you should keep in mind that you are walking into the heart of nature. So don't expect to be facilitated with convenient stores on the way. If you want to eat and drink anything other than the fruits your trail may provide, it is best to pack them with you from the onset of your journey. As for water make sure you at least bring one pint for every 2 miles of distance that you intend on covering.
Although many prefer hiking boots for footwear, there are a couple of better options that can be chosen. The main reason for this is that hiking boots are very heavy and can even end up tearing your feet over prolonged use. Trail runners have proven to be a better option for they are light and easy to manoeuvre over varying terrains. No matter the footwear you commence your hike with, always bring a pair of flip flops with you; in case you decide to step into water.
A map, your phone, a power pack, a torch and important first aid such as antiseptic, band aids and panadols are all essentials that you must carry with you during your hike.
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