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• Steps
• Tips
• What do you need

A hiking trip is always a thrilling and impressive adventure, but in order for the trip to be organized and safe, you should prepare for it in advance.

Steps

1. 1 Decide who you go camping with. Whether you are walking alone or with your family, the next step is not very important. However, if you are hiking with a guide or a group of friends, pay close attention to the next step.
2. 2 Make sure you collect insurance information from everyone who goes camping with you before doing anything else. If someone gets hurt during the hike, their insurance information will come in handy when it comes to the question of what kind of help they can count on. Also, information about the health of all participants in the hike is very important; for example, you shouldn't take peanut butter with you if someone is allergic to peanuts. If someone needs to take medications on a regular basis, they should bring an adequate supply of these medications with them. If someone wears glasses or contact lenses, they should bring a case for glasses, lens solution and / or a spare pair of glasses.
3. 3 Collect a travel first aid kit. If you are not sure what to put in it, see below for a list of things you will need on the hike. Also, you should master the basic principles of first aid.
4. 4 Determine how long your hike will last and where you will sleep. If you do not determine this in advance, you will have to buy and take a tent with you when you could perfectly accommodate in a rented cabin or cabin in the woods.
5. 5 Prepare enough food: it should be enough for three meals and one snack a day. Try not to bring too many perishable foods with you, such as cheese, fresh meat, milk. In general, try to avoid all dairy products and meats because you can get poisoned if you eat something that's already gone bad. The mixture of nuts and dried fruit is great for snacks, fresh fruit can be eaten for breakfast, bread or crackers for lunch, and leftovers for dinner. Also bring plenty of water with you.
6. 6 Gather all the other items listed in the “What You Will Need” section below, and try to pack them in a small, lightweight bag. You can put small items in a backpack or trolley case, and large items like sleeping bags can be packed in sturdy trash bags. They are great for carrying things and can be stowed away to a small place when not in use.
7. 7 Don't take too many things with you.
8. 8 Load all the things into your car and hit the road!

Tips

• It is best not to take any jewelry or earrings with you. They can easily get caught on something or get lost on a hike.
• Don't forget to enjoy yourself!
• Dried meat and fish are also suitable for hiking.
• If you have a choice, you may want to sleep in a booth or cabin. They provide excellent protection from all weather conditions, they are more pleasant to be in when it is raining outside, and some cabins are even equipped with air conditioning.

What do you need

• Common things
  • Enough food for three meals and one snack (optional) for each day of the hike
  • Sleeping bag / inflatable bed
  • Extra blankets (if the hike takes place in cold conditions)
  • Sharp knife
  • Poncho (in case of rain)
  • Tent (if you do not rent a cabin / cottage / house)
  • Tarpaulin
  • Tent stakes
  • Water bottles
  • Compass
  • Suitable clothes:
    • For cold weather
      • Sneakers
      • One pair of pants or jeans every day
      • Jacket
      • Long Sleeve Sweatshirts
      • Socks (take with a margin)
      • Gloves / mittens (for very cold weather)
      • Hat (for very cold weather)
      • Warm waterproof boots (for extremely cold / snowy weather)
      • Suitable sleepwear
    • For warm weather
      • Flip flops (optional)
      • Sneakers
      • Sunglasses (optional)
      • Cap
      • Short pants and / or jeans
      • Swimsuit (if you are going to swim, boating, canoeing, etc.)
      • Comfortable T-shirt for every day
      • Socks
      • Suitable sleepwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal belongings
  • Book and / or games on a rainy day
  • Garbage bags
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Paper towels
  • Zip bag
  • Flashlights / lamps
  • Spare batteries
  • Pillow
  • Comfortable bedding or inflatable mattress (optional)
  • Soft toys (optional)
  • Large portable refrigerator (for food)
  • Strong adhesive tape
• For a first aid kit
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Patch
  • Bandages
  • Insect repellent
  • Pain medications
  • Anti-itch cream
  • Inhaler (if someone with asthma goes on a hike)
  • Matches
  • Tweezers (in case of a splinter)
  • Whistle
  • Mirror (to send a signal for help if needed)
  • Bandana (useful in almost any situation)
  • Hair ties (you can use them not only for hair)
  • A small amount of fresh water (for thirst or for washing eyes, wounds, etc.)
  • Feminine hygiene items (for women on a hike)
  • Napkins
  • Personal medicines