I just joined and saw your comment... The best way to get started is simple overnights on familiar trails. Even better if you can schedule your first few nights out with good weather (60F+ and...
I just joined and saw your comment...
The best way to get started is simple overnights on familiar trails. Even better if you can schedule your first few nights out with good weather (60F+ and dry).
The most important pieces of gear are the pack, shelter, and sleep system. Spend the majority of your budget and research on these items because they have the biggest impact on your comfort.
The common recommendation is to buy the backpack last, because you don't know what features/capacity you need until you own the other gear.
A fastpacker / ultralighter will need to spend a bit more money and research on gear to make sure it is minimal. The #1 suggestion is to not buy items you don't absolutely need. Avoid REI.
Not sure if you have a budget to buy the overnight kit - but understanding what you have to spend will dictate how to get geared up. There are super budget kits or all-out-baller kits.
I just joined and saw your comment...
The best way to get started is simple overnights on familiar trails. Even better if you can schedule your first few nights out with good weather (60F+ and dry).
The most important pieces of gear are the pack, shelter, and sleep system. Spend the majority of your budget and research on these items because they have the biggest impact on your comfort.
The common recommendation is to buy the backpack last, because you don't know what features/capacity you need until you own the other gear.
A fastpacker / ultralighter will need to spend a bit more money and research on gear to make sure it is minimal. The #1 suggestion is to not buy items you don't absolutely need. Avoid REI.
Not sure if you have a budget to buy the overnight kit - but understanding what you have to spend will dictate how to get geared up. There are super budget kits or all-out-baller kits.