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In an effort to not be featured in this thread in a few months, can y'all give me an idea of the type of clothing/gear I'll need for beginner-level backpacking in northern Montana in late July? Or things I should definitely avoid? I just booked for a 3-day small group guided backpacking trip in Glacier National Park. It's billed as an introduction to backpacking; they'll provide a pack, tent, and sleeping bag. I only have recent experience with day hiking in Tennessee, and haven't been camping in probably 15 years. My current gears consists of basic Merrell hiking shoes and a rain jacket. Should I upgrade to boots? What sort of pants should I have? I'm bald, so a hat is necessary - would a whirly bird hat provide comfort and lift?
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Mar 29, 2016 05:04
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Excellent, thanks for the thorough replies y'all. This is a tremendous help to my planning, and I sure don't want to spoil the trip with poor preparation!Levitate posted:Are they also providing food and cooking supplies (including eating utensils) and water treatment? Yes, they say treated water - but not containers - is provided, and the guide will prepare meals. Each hiker will carry ~5lbs of communal food and also receives a bag of snacks. No mention of utensils, I'll put that on the list of things to call and ask them about.
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Mar 30, 2016 03:36
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After asking y'all for clothing/gear advice for an upcoming short backpacking trip to Glacier, I've spent the last few weeks acquiring many needful things. I suppose most important would be a pair of Keen mid-ankle boots (Logans) - they seemed the most practical for my needs, and were budget friendly. Since purchasing, I've been able to do about 50 miles around local hills and have been very pleased with their comfort and utility. With the addition of numerous smaller things like sock liners, good hiking pants, headlamp, and other gear my daytrips have already seen significant improvement. Though my wallet feels suspiciously light. I'm now really excited to be able to spend more time hiking and exploring.. Ive seriously caught the bug. Or Lyme disease.
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Apr 27, 2016 15:35
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