The IntroReady to tackle the trail? This here is for the beginner hiker looking to kick up dirt on the trail, soak up the bountiful vistas and reap the health benefits of hiking. Getting started is as easy as just choosing a trail and heading out! Right? Before heading out, feed your brain on the essentials for your hiking experience to ensure you don't break the bank nor an ankle.
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Pro Tips to Save Money
- Go Second Hand: buy refurbished or lightly used apparel & equipment to minimize upfront costs.
- Download trail maps to your phone.
- Find a hiking buddy to split travel costs
- Pack a Lunch
- Buy a Park Pass: $80 , average cost to enter a national park $26.
- Average American spends $126 yearly on hiking
The Must Starter List
1. Daypack - Meet your new best friend! A good day pack will last for years all the whiles protecting your back, shoulders and carrying your essentials through amazing journeys. That's what best friends do!
Yonder recommendation: Osprey daylite pack
2. Socks - The second essential is socks? You will thank me for this recommendation. A great sock will make your trail world a better place providing comfort, blister protection and durability. Who wants to hike on sore piggies? (Yonder sock guide)
yonder recommendation: Smartwool phd outdoor ultra light
3. Hiking shoes - naturally next! This essential is the difference between broken bones and staying upright. A good hiking shoe will add grip, help shock absorption via a rock plate, provide breathability and toughness. ( Yonder Shoe Guide).
Yonder Recommendation: Merrell MQM III Yonder Review
4. Wick shirt - Cotton is rotten! The wick shirt aims to keep you cool, minimize sweat and stink and quick to dry. That's a triple bonus!
Yonder recommendation: Smartwool merino 150 ( mens) (womens)
5. First aid kit - from boo boo Band-Aids to wraps, its a no brainer to have backup while on the trail . Gone are the bulky , daypack space hogging first aid kits, instead try a wallet sized one! ( our first aid guide)
Yonder recommendation: hart outdoor day hike first aid
6. Water bottle - The life saver, your water bottle should be durable, able to keep water cold and yet be stylish
Yonder recommendation: Hydro Flask 24 oz.
7. Food - From almonds, to granola and bananas there are foods ready to help you keep strong, energized and at your best.
Yonder recommendation: yonder food guide
8. Bandana - The swiss army knife of your hiking essentials. whether acting as a wash cloth, a sun visor or tourniquet this is a must have.
Yonder recommendation: Exofficio bigs away woven bandana
9. Sunscreen - A no brainer, its all about max protect defense from the sun.
Yonder recommendation: Sun bum mineral spf 50
10. Bug spray - From ticks, mosquitos, black flies and more... trails have plenty of party pals. this is a must have , for your sanity. More info on tick prevention: here
Yonder recommendation: Ben's wilderness
11. National park pass - this annual pass at just $80 is a stellar buy. just think, it costs $25-$35 or more to enter a national park. a few visits and this baby has paid for itself!
Yonder Recommendation: National Park pass
Yonder recommendation: Osprey daylite pack
2. Socks - The second essential is socks? You will thank me for this recommendation. A great sock will make your trail world a better place providing comfort, blister protection and durability. Who wants to hike on sore piggies? (Yonder sock guide)
yonder recommendation: Smartwool phd outdoor ultra light
3. Hiking shoes - naturally next! This essential is the difference between broken bones and staying upright. A good hiking shoe will add grip, help shock absorption via a rock plate, provide breathability and toughness. ( Yonder Shoe Guide).
Yonder Recommendation: Merrell MQM III Yonder Review
4. Wick shirt - Cotton is rotten! The wick shirt aims to keep you cool, minimize sweat and stink and quick to dry. That's a triple bonus!
Yonder recommendation: Smartwool merino 150 ( mens) (womens)
5. First aid kit - from boo boo Band-Aids to wraps, its a no brainer to have backup while on the trail . Gone are the bulky , daypack space hogging first aid kits, instead try a wallet sized one! ( our first aid guide)
Yonder recommendation: hart outdoor day hike first aid
6. Water bottle - The life saver, your water bottle should be durable, able to keep water cold and yet be stylish
Yonder recommendation: Hydro Flask 24 oz.
7. Food - From almonds, to granola and bananas there are foods ready to help you keep strong, energized and at your best.
Yonder recommendation: yonder food guide
8. Bandana - The swiss army knife of your hiking essentials. whether acting as a wash cloth, a sun visor or tourniquet this is a must have.
Yonder recommendation: Exofficio bigs away woven bandana
9. Sunscreen - A no brainer, its all about max protect defense from the sun.
Yonder recommendation: Sun bum mineral spf 50
10. Bug spray - From ticks, mosquitos, black flies and more... trails have plenty of party pals. this is a must have , for your sanity. More info on tick prevention: here
Yonder recommendation: Ben's wilderness
11. National park pass - this annual pass at just $80 is a stellar buy. just think, it costs $25-$35 or more to enter a national park. a few visits and this baby has paid for itself!
Yonder Recommendation: National Park pass
