No job is done properly without the right equipment. Good hiking gear is vital. Consider the following factors when you choose your gear:
- Purpose of the hike: Take equipment that is suited to the type of hike you have planned.
- Weather: Weatherproof clothing is essential, in any season. Bring extra clothes as the weather requires.
- Weight of your gear: Minimize the weight of your gear. It should not exceed one third of your body weight.
- Bring practical and useful items: Bring what you always use and necessary equipment. So-called "high-tech" items are often rather useless.
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