{"id":603,"date":"2023-03-17T16:12:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T16:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/?p=603"},"modified":"2023-03-17T16:14:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T16:14:20","slug":"what-should-you-take-on-your-first-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/what-should-you-take-on-your-first-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you take on your first hike?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You need less than you think<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/yellowcoatbackpacker-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first: you don\u2019t need state-of-the-art equipment to start hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let the pole-wielding, high-vis-donning walking groups scare you off the trail \u2013&nbsp; there is more to hiking than looking the part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help with the essentials, we ask Rob from Cotswold Outdoor and Molly from Mountain Warehouse for their top tips and gear picks this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shake off the<strong> <\/strong>gear fear and get going with our guide to your very first hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Footwear matters the most<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hikingfootwear-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be spending most of your time crossing uneven terrain, so to avoid injury, make sure your ankles are supported. If you own boots you don\u2019t mind getting muddy, then you\u2019re good to go. Otherwise, any waterproof hiking boots will do the job. While they may be less breathable, waterproof boots are all-rounders for beginners on shorter hikes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBasic quality walking boots will do you fine,\u201d says Molly. She encourages people to try out hiking before investing in anything pricey, with good footwear being the most important bit of kit. The deeper the tread, the better grip you will have on uneven surfaces such as rocks and mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;If you have a backpack at home, use it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hiking-1811970_1920-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your trusty rucksack will be suitable, as long it has enough space for a jacket and some snacks. If you\u2019re in the market for something new, Rob recommends a Daylite bag by Osprey, which retails from \u00a355. It is lightweight and waterproof with enough room to fit in snacks, a water bottle, and any outer layers you take off. A 13-litre bag is plenty of space for your outdoor adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bring enough water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/waterpurple-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit:Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack a suitable bottle and snacks that won\u2019t crumble in their packets such as jerky or our <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/spring-trail-mix\/\">GORP mix<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are supplementing your hike with other activities, be sure to pack your birdwatching binoculars or sketchpad and pencils. In terms of navigation, you can see most smaller trails on Snapchat\u2019s Snap Map &#8211; as we found out on our <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/are-paper-maps-an-outdated-technology\/\">recent<\/a> adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know the basics, why not give hiking a try?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GORP gives you the lowdown on what you should bring and what you should leave at home<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":924,"featured_media":609,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[73,75,53,74,35],"class_list":["post-603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-tos","tag-backpacks","tag-equipment","tag-essentials","tag-gear","tag-hiking"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/924"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=603"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":610,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603\/revisions\/610"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}