Michael Schildwachter Essential
gear and clothing for hiking
Michael Schildwachter - Hiking isn’t necessarily a gear-intensive activity, but you’ll need a few basic things – good hiking boots, a water bottle and perhaps a good set of trekking poles – for all but the easiest and shortest of trails.
If you already have a closet full of outdoor equipment, chances are you’ll be ready to take on any trail your body can handle.
But, if you are just starting out and have yet to accumulate much equipment, you may want to stick to easier trails for the time being.
Michael Schildwachter Vancouver Canada - You can also bring hiking gear designed to help you navigate and be found if you get lost or have an accident, which is explained further below but may include a map and compass, a GPS watch or handheld device, and even a personal locator beacon and satellite communicator that tracks your location by GPS
