| Quite a good suggestion for hikers - how to | | | | gloves or similar as you may grab hold of tree |
| choose suitable equipments for hiking! | | | | branches or rocks and boulders. |
| DON'Ts:Cotton Kills! Don't wear cotton clothing, | | | | Sun glasses are a good idea especially when it's a |
| they take way to long to dry. | | | | great hot and sunny forecast but don't wear |
| Don't wear jeans, they are heavy, restrictive and | | | | super dark lenses as in parts of the forest you |
| again do not insulate when wet. | | | | won't see very well where you're taking your |
| Don't wear heavy jacket even if it's cold. (wear | | | | steps. Make sure they are secured (by eyeglass |
| layers instead, see below) | | | | strings or bungee so you won't lose them if they |
| Don't bring coffee, tea and any caffeine drinks, | | | | drop or moving around while you're hiking). |
| they dehydrate you! No pop or other sugary and | | | | For thirst quenchers bring lots of water! A |
| carbonated drinks. | | | | suggested volume for our length of hike is at |
| DO's:Wear light synthetic fabrics, they are good | | | | least 2 liters. Some juice or sport drinks are okay |
| insulations even when wet and dry very fast. (e.g. | | | | in addition to the water. You can add ice cubes in |
| Fleece, dry fit material, etc.) | | | | the containers (it's better than bringing juice boxes |
| Wear shorts underneath if you're starting out in | | | | or drink bottles as you have to carry all garbage |
| colder atmosphere, because you will get warmer | | | | with you!) It's always good to drink water |
| as you continue to hike. (No places to change | | | | BEFORE you start your hike. |
| while on trail!) | | | | Sometimes for long hikes, 2 layer socks are very |
| Wearing layers is better than one "thick" jacket | | | | good, first layer should be snug fit and thin, |
| so that it'll be easier to adjust to many | | | | second layer thicker wool or synthetic blend, also |
| temperature changes as you hike. The following is | | | | snug fit. (remember no cotton!)Sunscreen is also |
| a suggested guide line. | | | | very helpful to prevent sun burn. Insect repellent |
| Wear first layer of light comfortable shirt like | | | | is a plus, but be conservative in use as "deet" is a |
| "dry-fit" types, short sleeve and shorts. | | | | chemical harmful if used too much. |
| 2nd layer a fleece long sleeves or fleece vest. Pair | | | | Hiking boots... should feel and fit right, even when |
| of long pants. | | | | new. You can never "break them in".If they don't |
| 3rd layer a light water proof rain gear and a | | | | fit well the first try, find another pair that does. |
| toque or hat to shade from cold or the sun. The | | | | High cut, ankle support is a good idea. Make sure |
| light jacket is a good way of protection from rain | | | | it has good "grip" soles and patterns and light |
| and wind when you have 2 layers underneath. | | | | weight. |
| Sometimes, you may want to wear "biking" | | | | |