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Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 01:44:12 No.136390 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>136402

How are you /out/? I've never gone hiking before, but I've been looking into it for the "fitness" side of things. I've been thinking about running trails and hiking, what are some things I need to know? Preferably how far can I safely go without a backpack of any sort and one water bottle. I don't want to have equipment, I want to run through trails. That's all.
>Beginning Hiker Tip thread.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 01:54:06 No.136402 Report

Quoted By: >>136438 >>136480

>>136390
I would suggest a hydration reservoir (bladder) for water supply. It makes your water easily accessible and more convenient than carrying a bottle. Also, the pack holding the bladder can hold some first aid supplies, map, flashlight, extra socks, poncho, etc.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:07:16 No.136438 Report

Quoted By: >>136453

>>136402
Thank you anon, I'll definitely look into it. Any other tips or advice for what I'd be doing, as in the whole running trails and stuff.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:18:34 No.136453 Report

Quoted By: >>136454 >>136462

>>136438
tell someone where you're going or take atleast your phone with you

if you break your ankle somewhere far out in an unfrequented area you might be in some trouble

watch where you're stepping, trails arent roads

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:21:12 No.136454 Report

Quoted By: >>136462

>>136453
I'd end up going with a friend or two. And I'll make sure to remember a phone.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:31:42 No.136462 Report

Quoted By: >>136463 >>136464 >>136466 >>136480

>>136453
>>136454
Good fucking luck getting cell phone coverage in the wilderness.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:35:14 No.136463 Report

Quoted By: >>136467

>>136462
I'll more than likely have to go out to state parks near by. All of which get cell reception for the most park. I live in Indiana so actual nature trails etc are hard to come by.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:36:18 No.136464 Report

Quoted By: >>136467 >>136468

>>136462

you can get service in most state and national forests you know?

he's not planning on trekking through woods making his own trails and what not.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:36:40 No.136466 Report

Quoted By: >>136468

>>136462
from the text it seemed to me as if he would not go farther out than within one day's reach, so yes I suppose he'd have coverage
but thats why you always tell someone where you're going and when you're expecting to come back anyway

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:37:03 No.136467 Report

Quoted By: >>136468 >>136471

>>136463
>>136464
I don't even get service at my house and I live 5 miles outside a city of 50,000.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:38:59 No.136468 Report

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>>136466
>>136464
>>136467
All of you, to clarify, I plan on going for RUNS on hiking trails. I won't be out for days, but more like an hour or two. 10ish miles at max. I'm not going on adventures. Yet.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:40:21 No.136471 Report

Quoted By: >>136474

>>136467

shit cell phone service, even at our old farm in florida which is about 30 miles from any type of town I get reception. And the largest town last time I was around was popped at around 24000

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:41:15 No.136474 Report

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>>136471
Mountains bro

Mule

Mule Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:51:29 No.136480 Report

Quoted By: >>136484

>>136462
He's not going to be in wilderness if he's just starting out. Very few people actually go into "wilderness", it's not convienent to get to.

OP: As recommended >>136402, a hydration bladder is a fantastic piece of equipment. A lot more convienent than water bottles, and usually have enough space for other things without being hueg like backpack. (Get one with a waist strap.)

What other things? ID... drivers license, carry permits, insurance card, maybe a debit/credit card, some cash, phone, house keys, flashlight, etc. Unless your jogs are several hours, I wouldn't worry too much about extra socks or rain gear.

First aid kit. Supplies for minor scrapes/pokes, and some athletic tape if you twist something. Moleskin, because blisters. Bandaids. Just the basic stuff, don't need to go crazy here.

Depending on the wildlife/people in the area, bear spray or defense spray may be something to consider. Handguns are good tools to have in certain situations. (Friend of mine's wife had a mountain lion stalking her on her morning runs last summer. She now carries a 380.)

Don't be one of those runners who's plugged into an ipod or whatever, totally tuned out to the world around you. It's dangerous for you, makes you an easy target, and really annoys others around you.
If you're coming up on someone, a simple "On your left" or "On your right" is appreciated. Especially if they've got a dog, or are on horseback.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:56:31 No.136484 Report

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>>136480
Thank you for that advice, I will consider all of it!

Mule

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Mule Tue 11 Jun 2013 03:57:35 No.136487 Report

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And re: phones ... Take one anyways. If you're in a group, someone else can trek to catch service. If it's really a concern, carry any number of other tools. PLB, SPOT, radio, sat phone. I carry a 5-watt two-way when I'm riding because cell coverage is spotty at best; emcomm towers and amateur repeaters offer far better coverage innamountains. I'll likely have a PLB by next winter.

Protip: A text message will usually shoot through where a call won't.

Coverage depends on terrain and obstacles. In the flatlands of IN, trees are the biggest obstacle.

I've been well into the mountains out snowmobiling, miles from anything resembling a town, and still gotten good voice and data coverage there. Pic kinda related, from last night.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 04:05:33 No.136494 Report

Quoted By: >>136600

I'm interested in /out/ related fitness too, as hunting season approaches I'm trying to get in better condition. I don't like hunting from stands, and I'd like to get away from the majority of the fat city folk who clog up the woods during season. I'm on a weight/cardio regime. I do upper body one day, then lower and cardio the next day. I do the legs and cardio the same day in an effort to shock my legs into being able to work under increased loads or stress since I'm limited in time, and mostly stuck on a treadmill to do my walking simulation. Anything that could help (aside from basic fitness advice-I know most of that) with me doing hunting related exercises would be great. Anything special that I might not be thinking of. I do a full body workout, mostly compound exercises and use dumbbells or the pulley machines with individual handles (no bars) because I'm also recouping from a bad wrist injury.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 04:06:43 No.136495 Report

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Start with out and back routes. They are not as fun as loops since once you get to midpoint you don't see anything new. However knowing how to get back and what to expect is a good assurance while you're figuring out how much hydration/food/gear you need.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 08:09:06 No.136598 Report

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Where will you be running OP?

I live in a town with a lot of folks who like to get /out/, so I feel comfortable running in the local forests with no gear whatsoever. I also know my way around there quite well.

If you're going into territory that doesn't get much traffic, it's advisable to be a bit more cautious.

For the record, cell coverage is shit in mountain ranges. I regularly take a 50 mile lap where there's no service on the northern 35 miles. When I did the bicycling equivalent of the PCT last summer, I sometimes traveled hundreds of miles between towns with service. Admittedly, I didn't check all that frequently.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 11 Jun 2013 08:11:37 No.136600 Report

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>>136494

In my experience, going out is a good way to train your body for going out. Walking will get you in good shape for walking.

If I have the time to exercise, I just go outside and enjoy myself.

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