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Beginner hikers and backpackers frequently wonder what type of gear they'll need, and it's often difficult to know with the multitude of items marketed. We can help answer some of the questions you may have.
TrekHiker is not affiliated with any gear manufacturers. The gear we comment on is the gear we purchase with our own budget, and use frequent enough to give a thorough and valid opinion.
Clean water and nutritional food high in calories are key to having a successful trip into the backcountry. With water being one of the heaviest items to bring along, careful planning needs to be done to ensure you carry enough to stay hydrated, but not too much that it will weigh you down.