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Starting piece of gear you wish you got sooner? (Day Hikes)

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Starting piece of gear you wish you got sooner? (Day Hikes) - Lemmy.World

Me and my wife are planing to do a lot of hiking and camping in 2025. Starting off with just the trails around Austin, TX and expanding as we go. Got the basics: - Hiking Boots - light day pack w/ bladder - simple first aid kit - downloaded maps I used to go all the time when I lived near a trail head, but I would never go much further than 4 miles in before turning around. We won’t be that far from civilization most of the time, nothing too intense. Thanks y’all!

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I could come up with a list, but I’d just say pack with what seems right, be okay being wrong, and start of with short hikes, and go longer (leaving an itinerary and estimated return time with a trusted friend). You’ll soon find what you do/don’t need and come to an equilibrium. Do research based on what you found works/doesn’t work. For example, you might find hiking blogs say bringing a camping stove is a must, but you and your wife can do just fine eating nothing but trail mix for a 5 day excursion…that kind of thing.
Jun 25, 2025 at 2:59amWeb