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Just a thought
Time is on your side NKari.....choose your kit wisely and at your leisure while continuing to build up your walking/hiking stamina and still enjoying the outdoors.......research your options at length.
The most important bit of kit is YOU!!
As far as boots go.....if you can.....make the effort to go to a retailer and arrange a fitting......time well spent...... and may save you money and blisters in the long run.
While there..... talk about socks and foot powder.
Good base layers are so worth the money as are mid layers......avoid cotton if you can.
A good breathable/windproof and waterproof outer shell is a must.....preferably with venting zips and a hood.......waist and hem ties.
Hat and gloves.....peak cap......a good elasticated belt.
Try to avoid cotton/canvas type trousers......nothing wrong with them but they are slow to dry and stick to you in wet or sweaty conditions......consider a stretchy material and quick drying......you will appreciate them while hiking.
As mentioned above a reasonable back pack.....again.....go and try them out if you can.
Big enough at first........ to take your water bottle.....brew kit......snacks......small tarp and cordage......first aid kit etc.......you will more than likely end up with a couple of packs......differing sizes for different applications.
All the other kit will follow on when you decide exactly what you want to do.....and for how long in what conditions.......winter.....spring.........autumn or summer
Time is on your side NKari.....choose your kit wisely and at your leisure while continuing to build up your walking/hiking stamina and still enjoying the outdoors.......research your options at length.
The most important bit of kit is YOU!!
As far as boots go.....if you can.....make the effort to go to a retailer and arrange a fitting......time well spent...... and may save you money and blisters in the long run.
While there..... talk about socks and foot powder.
Good base layers are so worth the money as are mid layers......avoid cotton if you can.
A good breathable/windproof and waterproof outer shell is a must.....preferably with venting zips and a hood.......waist and hem ties.
Hat and gloves.....peak cap......a good elasticated belt.
Try to avoid cotton/canvas type trousers......nothing wrong with them but they are slow to dry and stick to you in wet or sweaty conditions......consider a stretchy material and quick drying......you will appreciate them while hiking.
As mentioned above a reasonable back pack.....again.....go and try them out if you can.
Big enough at first........ to take your water bottle.....brew kit......snacks......small tarp and cordage......first aid kit etc.......you will more than likely end up with a couple of packs......differing sizes for different applications.
All the other kit will follow on when you decide exactly what you want to do.....and for how long in what conditions.......winter.....spring.........autumn or summer
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