The Hiking Coyote: A Beginners Guide to Hiking

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Hikers will sometimes get lost on a trail past sunset, which means bringing a flashlight is essential to finding your way to the trailhead. We take light for granted because we are used to lights assisting on dark streets, roads, and highway. Yet, when you are deep in a forest and its nightfall, the only gentle light source you may have is a full moon. However full moons are not seen every night. It is important to see the smaller details of your trail, your map or to see what's lurking in the bushes. This is why a flashlight comes in handy. As Cody Lunden says “Light takes away fright.”
Be sure to bring extra batteries in the event your primary batteries die. Remember that no matter how much you plan , how well you know the trail, or how closely you keep track of time sometimes you will become sidetracked or disoriented and night fall arrives. This happens when some of us are not paying attention or are unfamiliar with a trail.
While a flashlight is no excuse for staying out later than you should, but if a problem arises, you will be prepared to deal with the situation.
A candle is another light source that you could use to light your way, although not as bright as a flashlight, they can be useful for starting a fire and illuminating your trail. They are multi-useful.

First Aid Supplies

This is an important essential to bring with you on your hike.
In your first aid kit you should have your medication, a few band aids, some gauze pads, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, mosquito repellant, a needle, dental floss, and hand sanitizer. Prepackaged first aid kits are available at most retail stores like Walmart or Target. Double your effectiveness with knowledge: Take a basic first aid class with the American Red Cross or a Wilderness...

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...ng nuts choose almonds, peanuts, sesames, walnuts, hazelnuts, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, filberts, cashews, and mixes. All these nuts have healthy monounsaturated fats and pack a protein punch!
There is a popular hiking snack among hikers known as GORP. It stands for Good Ole Fashioned Raisins and Peanuts.
GORP is a high energy snack which is designed to be very convenient and portable, allowing people to carry it on hikes for extra nutrition and ready-to-eat calories. It can be made in different varieties that include nuts, dried fruits, M&M’s raisins, grains, seeds, dark chocolate, honey roasted pretzels, walnuts, hazelnuts, dried cranberries or anything you like. It is classically eaten straight out of hand as a snack food.
The ingredients for GORP is endless. The key is to add the items you and make sure it has a healthy balance of sweetness and saltiness.

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