Many people spend their entire lives in the city. They never experience the great outdoors. Taking a shot hike is a good way to get out and experience nature. You do need to be prepared, though, even for a short hike. Taking a few simple steps to ensure your own safety and comfort will make your excursion much more enjoyable.
You should always bring a map of the area where you will be hiking and make sure that your read the map before you get going. It is important that you are familiar with the area and any potentially dangerous terrain. You will also need to bring water to drink and a survival knife is also a good idea.
You should bring just enough food to eat for the time that you will be gone and make sure that it is in air tight containers. Also bring something to discard your trash in until you get back from you hike. It is a bad idea to throw trash on the ground, not only because it is littering but because it attracts animals.
You should also bring a compass and a flashlight. You may not plan on being out after dark, but you do not want to be stuck without one in case you get behind schedule. A compass is a good idea in case you get turned around and this coupled with the map could save your life. There are places even in developed countries where you can get lost and not be found in time. Make sure you know the area you are going into, never go alone and tell someone where you are going and when you should be back.
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