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Your First Hike: What to Pack and How to Set the Pace

A first hike goes better when the route is modest, the essentials are light, and the pace leaves room for conversation.

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A first-time hiker checking water, a map, a headlamp, and the turnaround time before starting Hiking · 5 min Your First Hike: What to Pack and How to Set the Pace

A first hike goes better when the route is modest, the essentials are light, and the pace leaves room for conversation.

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