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questions about gear and going /out/ in general

Anonymous Thu 25 Dec 2025 16:15:36 No.2855242 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>2855245 >>2855250 >>2855261

so when i go out, which is rarely, its usually just a trip to the woods for 1-2hrs.

but im interested in day hikes. im not really fit, its more the opposite. im pretty skinny and dont have a lot of strength and stamina, is ultralight gear the way to go for me?

i dont plan on sleeping outside, so i dont need a tent.

i need a good backpack, shoes and just the regular stuff. actually, i dont really know what i need for day hikes. i guess enough space for food, water and other necessities. budget is 500

any recommendations or do i just look up yt and see what they say?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 25 Dec 2025 16:27:39 No.2855244 Report

Quoted By: >>2855259

You can just use an old school backpack you have laying around, and fill it with some water and snacks. You might not even need proper hiking shoes depending on the landscape. Don't overthink it. Pack weight won't be bad if you're not camping, since that stuff is most of the weight.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 25 Dec 2025 16:30:03 No.2855245 Report

Quoted By: >>2855259

>>2855242
All you need is a water bottle. You can pick up a hiking stick off the ground. If you want to bring a raincoat and a fleece just in case, the smallest backpack you already own will do fine. You're just going walking bro.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 25 Dec 2025 17:42:01 No.2855250 Report

Quoted By: >>2855259

>>2855242
>actually, i dont really know what i need for day hikes
Depends on your climate and terrain.

Weather's fairly mild around me so I easily do an 8h hike with just a 2L hydration pack, a couple of clif bars and a tube of sunblock, regardless of the season.
There are other areas where even a 2h hike necessitates carrying comprehensive cold weather gear and an emergency shelter because you never know when a blizzard will unexpectedly roll in and leave you lost or at risk of hypothermia.

Where are you likely to be doing most of your hiking?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 25 Dec 2025 19:48:22 No.2855259 Report

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>>2855244
>>2855245
thanks!

>>2855250
middle europe, bavarian forest mostly. its between a temperate climate and a humid continental/hemiboreal climate zone

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 25 Dec 2025 20:25:09 No.2855261 Report

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>>2855242
If you are only going out for the day it doesnt matter how much your gear wieghs. You're talking a matter of ounces to a pound or 2 at most difference. Just a backpack big enough to fit food, water, rain jacket, extra layers etc...knife, lighter/matches, TP, etc...

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-daypack

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 25 Dec 2025 20:28:02 No.2855263 Report

Quoted By: >>2855319

Buying ultralight for a dayhike is overkill. Spend the money on some sandwiches and bulk up.
What you need is
>Shoes
Outdoorsy shoes or boots, depends on your terrain mostly. A lanklet may prefer shoes even in heavier terrain. I prefer pure leather as a middle way between waterproof but sweaty (goretex) and airy but not waterproof at all (mesh or fabric). If you only day hike in good weather you can go with the latter. The important thing about a shoe is that it fits your foot. Go to a store, try some. You don't really need to spend much money if you can find some that fit, but spending more is most acceptable on shoes.
>Clothes
If you're doing something very exerting (probably not, since you say you don't have stamina) or if you go in rainy weather, you need synthetic or wool clothing. Decent synthetic clothing for base layers (undershirts) and fleeces can be very cheap, check at decathlon for starts but there are many online shops. Wool is for the extra comfy and non-stinky factor, but you don't need that for dayhikes.
If you go in good weather and nothing exerting, your day to day cotton clothes will do.
>Rain protection
You can spend a lot of money here... or you get a cheap decathlon waterproof jacket or a poncho from amazon and be done. But if there's a chance of rain, you should bring *something*.
>Water
1l/10km is a good baseline. More in hot weather. Buy some bottles at the local supermarket.... or special bottles and fill them with tap water. Whatever.
>Food
Starting at 10km you should bring some food.
>Backpack
Since you don't bring much to begin with, your backpack will not be heavy anyway either. So no need to go ultralight.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 26 Dec 2025 06:52:09 No.2855319 Report

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>>2855263
>I prefer pure leather as a middle way between waterproof but sweaty (goretex) and airy but not waterproof at all (mesh or fabric). If you only day hike in good weather you can go with the latter.
Even in poor weather I prefer the latter.
Unless you're going all the way with waterproof trousers and gaiters then heavy enough rain will get inside your boots regardless. And even gaiters won't do shit if the trail is flooded.
At least fabric boots dry quickly.

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