10 Things You Need to Know Before You Go to Hiking: Beginner's Guide

Hiking is one of the most adventurous activities nowadays. It is fun but it can be dangerous too if you do not know the rules. So before you start your hiking journey you need to know some of the rules specially if you are a beginner.

Here is some of the rules which you need to know before you go to hiking and this will help you to make your journey sweet and safe.

1. Have proper accessories.

If you are hiking and you don't have proper accessories you will have to suffer a lot. You should get yourself some of the best things that will give you good service in your hiking journey. For example some of the most needed things are a good hiking bag, hiking shoes, gears and some other stuff. So make sure you have these with you before you start. 

2. Check your gear and gadgets.

It's important to check all of your gear and gadget before starting. You should know how your gear works. If you don't know, you will be in trouble. So, learn how your stuff works and also check that it's working or not. Because you don't want a useless
thing in your journey.

3. Never go alone.

As a beginner or advance level hiker, you should never go alone for hiking. As I said hiking is one of the most adventurous and dangerous activities. So, you are going to need at least one friend, group is better. But my recommendation is never ever go alone. 

4. Share your plans and destination.

Before starting your journey make sure you are sharing your plans and destination specially you are going alone(which is not recommended) or with your friend. Because you are going to need some help if you are in trouble. If people know where are you how can they are going to help? It's the most important thing.

5. Have some good clothes.

Have some clothes which are quick drying, good performance fabric base layer that won't scratch. You have to choose your clothes according to the season.

6. Reserve food and water.

When you are hiking you must need food and water. So you have to stock up on food and water. Take protein based food which will be easy to carry like bars, jerky nuts, dry food, foods which are filled with carbohydrates and salt.

7. Check weather forecast.

If you are not checking weather before you hiking you will be in danger. Weather is the most important thing. It can make your journey sweet and also can make your journey painful. So, don't underestimate weather.

8. Know you capabilities.

You should you know capabilities. If you are doing anything make sure you are capable of it. Don't do anything mad because you want to do it. Your safety is in your hand.

9. Know your Destination.

If you don't know your destination you will be lost. You don't want to be lost while hiking. So get a map or a compass which will lead you to your desired destination.

10. Take Safety Product.

You can buy some safety product as well. Such as sun glasses, sunscreen and most important is first aid kit. You can also take bug spray to keep away harmful bugs.

Follow these rules before you go to hiking as a beginner. You will have to keep in mind that your safety is in your hand. Don't do anything which could be harmful. Your life is precious than anything else. Make your hiking journey sweet and safe.