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How to Prepare for a Multi-Day Hike
From route planning to essential kit, here’s how to make your first multi-day hike a success
The beauty of a multi-day hike
A multi-day hike is a journey on foot that lasts over 24 hours and includes an overnight stop. It might involve completing an established trail end-to-end, tackling a section of it, or simply heading out on a route of your own. Your overnight stay could be camping (in a tent or bivvy) or hut-to-hut, where you stay in a hut, hostel or B&B. Some even ferry your gear between them, so you only need to carry a day pack.
Multi-day hiking is highly customisable; you can create an adventure just for you. But it does require more preparation than a standard day hike, so here are some tips to get you started.
Essentials
Essential gear for a multi-day hike
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Kit guides
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Route
Picking your route
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Knowledge
Knowledge & skills
Your day hiking knowledge will be transferable here, but you'll still want to brush up on certain skills.
Navigation: Having a GPX file, navigation apps and signposts on well-marked trails are useful. We also recommend having basic map reading skills. There are plenty of courses and online guides to brush up on your skills. If a phone or device is part of your navigational tools, you will need to consider how to keep it charged. It's also always a good idea to take a paper backup.
Planning: Make sure you know where you're going, where you'll stay and what supplies you'll need. Make sure to tell someone your plans in case something goes wrong.
Flexibility: You should be willing to turn back if something goes wrong.
Emergencies: Having a first aid kit and knowing how to use it is vital. Make sure to tell someone your plans in case something goes wrong.
Fitness
Fitness preparation
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Final thoughts
Nothing beats the immersion of a multi-day hike. For advice on what gear to bring, head to your closest store and our experienced staff will be happy to help.
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