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Hiking

What's our Point of View about Hiking?
  • How does Hiking differ from Camping?
    • Hiking is fundamentally a one-day activity - so the level of preparation and gear is significantly less
      • In the area of contingency planning this is especially true since the weather is less variable and the distance back to civilization is shorter
  • Consequently when Hiking you really just need to plan for (and gear up for) one day plus potential emergencies

Hiking is normally just a one-day activity. 
So plan accordingly.

Hiking Needs

 Here's what we think you need for Hiking and the specific gear that we like and use: (click on the image to go to the detail page)
Footwear
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Hydration
Food
Photography
Raingear
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Emergency Supplies
Day Pack
​Click here to open/download a PDF file of the gear on our Hiking checklist:

Useful Hiking Apps

There are lots of iOS and Android apps out there; and more arrive every day. Here are the apps that that we like and have found useful for Hiking:
  • General Information
    • Weather - BeWeather 3 by Bellshare Inc     iOS
    • ​Weather - Radar HD by Elecont     iOS     Android   
    • Measurement - Multi Measures HD by SkyPaw Co, Ltd     iOS     Android   
    • Unit Conversions - Unit Converter by Incpt Mobis    iOS    
    • Internet Radio - TuneIn Radio Pro by TuneIn     iOS     Android   
    • Calculator - Calculator by PPCLINK Software     iOS     
    • Book Reader - Kindle Reader by Amazon     iOS     Android   
    • Emergency Notifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency by FEMA     iOS     Android   
    • Camping List - Camping List by Engineered Stuff     iOS   
    • Animal Identification - iTrack Wildlife Pro by Jonah Evans     iOS     Android   
    • ​Bird Identification - Audubon Bird Guide: North America by National Audubon Society     iOS     Android   
    • Bird Identification (online) - Naturetouch Identify 500 Birds by Coogni GmbH     iOS     Android   
    • Plant Identification (online) - Naturetouch Identify 3000 Plants by Coogni GmbH     iOS     Android    ​
  • Navigation
    • General GPS Maps (online) - Google Maps by Google     Internet   
    • General World Maps (online) - Google Earth by Google     iOS     Android       
    • GPS Locator - Compass, Flashlight, Speedometer, Altimeter, Course by Emin Yeritsyan     iOS  
    • Compass - Spyglass by Pavel Ahafonau     iOS   
    • Detailed Topographic Maps (offline) - Topo Maps by Phil Endecott     iOS      
    • Detailed City and Area Maps (offline) - City Maps 2Go Pro by Ulmon GmbH     iOS     Android   
  • Hydration
    • Survival Instructions - ArmySurvival by Double Dog Studios     iOS   
  • ​First Aid
    • First Aid Instructions - Army First Aid by Double Dog Studios     iOS 
  • Emergency Supplies
    • Survival Instructions - ArmySurvival by Double Dog Studios     iOS     

Other Helpful Hiking Information Sources

Just like you, we wouldn’t want to estimate the amount of time that we’ve spent searching the internet for information about Hiking gear. So here are some sources that we like and have found useful for Hiking information:
  • General Information
    • ​A Backpacking Gear List for each Season​
    • An Essential Guide to Enjoying US National Parks Responsibly​
    • Bring Fido - Trails​
    • ​Boy Scouts of America Outdoor Ethics Guide
    • Day Hikers Checklist​
    • Guide for Beginner Backpackers
    • Hiking Dude​
    • ​International Dark-Sky Association​​
    • Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
    • More Than Just Parks​
    • My Open Country
    • National Park Obsessed​
    • ​​National Park USA
    • Outdoor Project
    • REI - Backpacking Checklist​
    • Section Hiker
    • The Hiking Life
    • The Ultimate Pest-prevention Guide: How To Deter Insects From Overruling Your Person, Outdoor Gear, and Home​​
    • Ultralight Backpacking: Keeping the Packing List Short
    • We are based in New England, so here are some great information sources for that region::
      • Hiking Waterfalls in New England by Falcon Guides - Kindle Reader for iPad
      • Moon Spotlight Massachusetts Hiking  by Jacqueline Tourville 
      • Hiking Massachusetts by Falcon Guides - Kindle Reader for iPad
      • 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts by Madeline Bilis
      • Moon Spotlight New Hampshire Hiking  by Jacqueline Tourville
      • Moon Spotlight Maine Hiking  by Jacqueline Tourville 
      • Moon Spotlight Vermont Hiking  by Jacqueline Tourville
  • Footwear
    • Baffin - Boots
    • EMS - Socks
    • OutdoorResearch - Gaiters
    • Outdoor GearLab - Shoes & Boots Reviews
  • Headgear
    • 60 Uses for a Bandana for Survival Purposes - Survival Cache
    • 80 Bandana Uses That Will Blow Your Mind - Survival Sullivan
    • Outdoor GearLab - Hats
    • Outdoor Research - How to choose the best headwear
  • Navigation
    • Navigation with Map and Compass
    • All Trails
    • ​Caltopo
    • Caltopo Blog
    • Silva Compass
  • Hydration
    • Camelbak
    • Platypus Hydration Packs
  • Food 
    • Clif Bars
    • Balance Bars​
  • Photography
    • Nikon Coolpix Cameras
    • Shoulderpod
    • Industrial Revolution Pedco​
    • ​International Dark-Sky Association​
    • Waterfalls Hiker
  • Raingear
    • Outdoor Research - 10 Tips For Rainy Backpacking
    • REI - How to Choose the Best Rain Jacket & Clothes​
  • First Aid
    • Adventure Medical Kits
    • CPR Savers & First Aid Supply
  • Emergency Supplies
    • Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment
    • Coghlan's - Firestarters
    • Ready America
    • Survive Outdoors Longer
    • Survival Frog
  • Day Pack
    • Backpacker.com - Daypack Reviews
    • OutdoorGearLab - Day Backpacks
    • OutdoorGearLab - How to Choose the Best Daypack for Hiking
  • Detailed Gear Reviews
    • Backpacker Magazine - Backpacking and Hiking Gear Reviews
    • Clever Hiker
    • Gear Institute - Outdoor Gear Reviews and News
    • OutdoorGearLab Reviews​
    • Outdoor Research
    • ​Switchback Travel
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