Spring Inventory
It is time to bring out your hiking gear and see what is good, needs repair or added to ie- first aid kit and what needs to be purchased. To help you get ready for hiking season here is a checklist I developed :
1) Hiking boots, hiking socks, hiking poles & hiking gloves
2) daypack, rain cover, hiking watch, water bottles
3) rain gear – jacket & pants
4) base layers, mid-layers & jackets
5) first aid kit, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses
6) hiking shorts, gaiters, & pants
7) hats & toques
8) camera(s), lens, batteries, chargers etc.
9) hiking maps, compass, GPS ( check batteries)
April is my favorite month as all the gear guides come out and you can see the new products. Check your hiking magazines – Explore (CA), Backpacker (USA), Country Walking (UK), TRAIL (UK), OUTSIDE (USA) and Great Walks(AU)