Description of Sports Gear for Hiking

Sun Clothing. I get most of my sun protection clothing from a company known as Coolibar. I advise Coolibar long sleeve UV shirts, pants and sunhats. They weave a 50 UV sun block material called Zinc into their clothes.

The cost for the extended sleeve shirts are $40.00. The sun hats can be purchased from $30.00 to $50.00. They sometimes have sales going all through the year.

Sunblock. Any “UV 30 SPF” brand will safeguard your skin. Make positive it is 30 SPF or higher. The brands I use are Banana Boat and Coppertone because they supply outstanding sun protection. Bear in mind, if you are outdoors all day, do not take possibilities with your skin. Walmart’s Equate, Walgreens and CVS generic brands are excellent too. There are a lot of other recommendations such as Coppertone and Neutrogena. They will cost you around $10.00.

Sunglasses. Walgreens and Walmart have sport sunglasses with 100 UV protection. I have been getting my sport shades at Walgreens for years. You can get a decent pair of Foster Grant sunglasses for $ten.00.

Footwear. I like Asics and Nike trail running footwear. I am brand conscious when it comes to shoes because of quality and durability. Asic’s and Nike’s have never ever let me down and I have been hiking in them for years. Anticipate to pay $35 – $50 for running footwear. You can also use trail hiking footwear or boots if you’d like, but trail operating shoes are lighter and just as comfy.

Factors you want in a excellent shoe: stability, comfort, durability, balance, and lightness Factors you do not want in a shoe: Blisters, terrible arch help, no stability, not balanced, and are heavy.

Knives. Mora 511. This is the most sturdy, economical, lightweight, fixed-blade knife I have ever owned. Ben’s Backwoods.com sells them for $12.00. You can also uncover them on eBay. A lot of authorities in the field of hiking and survival wear them around their necks.

Whistle/Compass. Walmart has whistles that are affordable. You can get a fundamental whistle for $2.99. I have a whistle constructed with a compass and temperature gauge. It is a tiny gimmicky, but nonetheless it works.

Space Blanket. The Coghlan Space Blanket sells them for $two.99 at Walmart. It is fundamentally a little tinfoil-like blanket that functions excellent to hold the sun off you if live in the desert or in sunny climates. They also can be utilised as a reflective heat source named “Cody’s Super Shelter” that is demonstrated by Cody Lundin. Watch the youtube video here…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvKLOMgtM1Q

Grabber Space Blanket. Amazon.com or Target.com sells these for $25.00. This blanket is thicker, more durable, and will hold you slightly warmer in colder situations than the Coghlan‘s version and can be used a reflective heat supply also.

55 Gallon Garbage Bag. Walmart sells them $7.00 in a pack of 20 bags. You can use the garbage bag as a bivy sack if you spend the night on the trail or turn it into a poncho in the occasion of a rain shower. They trap heat really nicely when used inside of a sleeping bag or bivy.

Snacks. Power bars, GORP, granola bars, and protein bars. I get the Equate brand box of six granola bars for $1.99 at Walmart. I like the oatmeal and peanut butter bars. You can also include the common Cliff Bars for a nutritious snack.

Diamond Strike Anywhere Matches. These are challenging to find considering that not several shops sell them any longer. I have discovered them at Ace Hardware, Menards, and Publix. If you cannot discover them at retail retailers, then go to Amazon.com where they sell for $6.00 a box of 300 matches.

Mini-Bic Lighters. Walmart sells a 3 pack of mini lighters for $2.99 in the checkout aisle.

Orange Flagging Tape. Residence Depot carries them for $2.99 in the hardware section. You can tie flagging tape about tree branches if you are hiking in unfamiliar territory to visually guide your way back residence. I have used them a few times with excellent good results.