Hiking!
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Does anyone else enjoy going on hikes? Also what are some good tips on gear and being prepared? Longest hike you've been on, best hike you've been on? Etc.
I personally really enjoy hiking, something about being outside in all that fresh air makes me really happy. I don't have any official hiking gear as of yet but I really feel like getting some supportive hiking boots will help. I'm not sure which ones to get, I know Sport's Authority has some nice ones. The longest hike I've been on, well if going on 2 in one day counts? Then that. Most-definitely.
I personally really enjoy hiking, something about being outside in all that fresh air makes me really happy. I don't have any official hiking gear as of yet but I really feel like getting some supportive hiking boots will help. I'm not sure which ones to get, I know Sport's Authority has some nice ones. The longest hike I've been on, well if going on 2 in one day counts? Then that. Most-definitely.
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[color=#2e1a6b]I went on a 7-day hike at Philmont. Covered 81 miles, went over 5 mountains, and climbed a cumulative total of 20,000 ft... all at an average of 9000 ft altitude.
I got most of my backpacking gear from REI, which is kinda expensive, but great quality. I was fine with just a pair of running shoes (hiking boots slow me down). If you're just doing 1-day hikes, all you really need is a camelback.
I got most of my backpacking gear from REI, which is kinda expensive, but great quality. I was fine with just a pair of running shoes (hiking boots slow me down). If you're just doing 1-day hikes, all you really need is a camelback.
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Lughost
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Lelouch24 wrote...
[color=#2e1a6b]I went on a 7-day hike at Philmont. Covered 81 miles, went over 5 mountains, and climbed a cumulative total of 20,000 ft... all at an average of 9000 ft altitude.I got most of my backpacking gear from REI, which is kinda expensive, but great quality. I was fine with just a pair of running shoes (hiking boots slow me down). If you're just doing 1-day hikes, all you really need is a camelback.
Just throwing this out there if you haven't heard of it, but REI does what they call a "garage sale" where they sell off their return merchandise for ridiculously low prices. Some of the stuff is damaged but some of it just didn't fit/wasn't what the customer was looking for. Find out when your local REI is having their next one (I think they have two every year) and try to get some really cheap gear.
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Grenouille88 wrote...
Lelouch24 wrote...
[color=#2e1a6b]I went on a 7-day hike at Philmont. Covered 81 miles, went over 5 mountains, and climbed a cumulative total of 20,000 ft... all at an average of 9000 ft altitude.I got most of my backpacking gear from REI, which is kinda expensive, but great quality. I was fine with just a pair of running shoes (hiking boots slow me down). If you're just doing 1-day hikes, all you really need is a camelback.
Just throwing this out there if you haven't heard of it, but REI does what they call a "garage sale" where they sell off their return merchandise for ridiculously low prices. Some of the stuff is damaged but some of it just didn't fit/wasn't what the customer was looking for. Find out when your local REI is having their next one (I think they have two every year) and try to get some really cheap gear.
[color=#2e1a6b]Yeah... my friends informed me of that AFTER I bought all my stuff. They also said that you have to wait overnight, and even then you're lucky to get something good that fits.
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Lughost
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Lelouch24 wrote...
Grenouille88 wrote...
Lelouch24 wrote...
[color=#2e1a6b]I went on a 7-day hike at Philmont. Covered 81 miles, went over 5 mountains, and climbed a cumulative total of 20,000 ft... all at an average of 9000 ft altitude.I got most of my backpacking gear from REI, which is kinda expensive, but great quality. I was fine with just a pair of running shoes (hiking boots slow me down). If you're just doing 1-day hikes, all you really need is a camelback.
Just throwing this out there if you haven't heard of it, but REI does what they call a "garage sale" where they sell off their return merchandise for ridiculously low prices. Some of the stuff is damaged but some of it just didn't fit/wasn't what the customer was looking for. Find out when your local REI is having their next one (I think they have two every year) and try to get some really cheap gear.
[color=#2e1a6b]Yeah... my friends informed me of that AFTER I bought all my stuff. They also said that you have to wait overnight, and even then you're lucky to get something good that fits.
I dunno about overnight, per se. I mean, camping out helps (people often rent a tent from REI then camp outside the store with it), but I went to one in Dallas last spring, got there around 3AM or so and got a pair of vibrams and some climbing shoes that fit. You really just have to get there when you can- the earlier the better- and already know what it is that you want to get.
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I hated hiking as a kid. I'm still not into hiking but I do go on them occasionally. My biggest hike (which is small to you guys in comparison) was when I hiked through Bryce Canyon. My parents dragged me along for it and I nearly stepped on a super huge tarantula. I was also the mule so I had all of the extra weight.
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Grenouille88 wrote...
Lelouch24 wrote...
Grenouille88 wrote...
Lelouch24 wrote...
[color=#2e1a6b]I went on a 7-day hike at Philmont. Covered 81 miles, went over 5 mountains, and climbed a cumulative total of 20,000 ft... all at an average of 9000 ft altitude.I got most of my backpacking gear from REI, which is kinda expensive, but great quality. I was fine with just a pair of running shoes (hiking boots slow me down). If you're just doing 1-day hikes, all you really need is a camelback.
Just throwing this out there if you haven't heard of it, but REI does what they call a "garage sale" where they sell off their return merchandise for ridiculously low prices. Some of the stuff is damaged but some of it just didn't fit/wasn't what the customer was looking for. Find out when your local REI is having their next one (I think they have two every year) and try to get some really cheap gear.
[color=#2e1a6b]Yeah... my friends informed me of that AFTER I bought all my stuff. They also said that you have to wait overnight, and even then you're lucky to get something good that fits.
I dunno about overnight, per se. I mean, camping out helps (people often rent a tent from REI then camp outside the store with it), but I went to one in Dallas last spring, got there around 3AM or so and got a pair of vibrams and some climbing shoes that fit. You really just have to get there when you can- the earlier the better- and already know what it is that you want to get.
[color=#2e1a6b]My friend got his at the Preston & Park location. He said he waited there all night and was the one of the first persons inside
If I had to re-buy my stuff, I'd probably do the same. But like I said, I already have all the gear I need
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I enjoy hiking as well, if you can call what i do hiking.
Usually when i get a couple days off in a row i go get lost on the shoreline or up the mountain.
Dont need a lot of specialized gear for our tropical weather and when i go Mauka side i dont even need my shoes most of the time.
But since i go alone i always pack for the worst case.
When i have more time i like to explore the mountains and valleys or travel to the neighboring islands and sample theirs.
Usually when i get a couple days off in a row i go get lost on the shoreline or up the mountain.
Dont need a lot of specialized gear for our tropical weather and when i go Mauka side i dont even need my shoes most of the time.
But since i go alone i always pack for the worst case.
When i have more time i like to explore the mountains and valleys or travel to the neighboring islands and sample theirs.
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I enjoy hiking not for the exercise, but for the aesthetic value it represents to me. Therefore, I prefer to pick places with lush greenery and a beautiful canopy to look at.
As for the gear, I have no clue what the "professionals" use, but I usually just go with a backpack (with safety equipment inside), a Camelbak, shorts and shirt, and normal hiking boots.
As for the gear, I have no clue what the "professionals" use, but I usually just go with a backpack (with safety equipment inside), a Camelbak, shorts and shirt, and normal hiking boots.