Summer is a great time for hiking. On weekends, you can go hiking with family and friends. But a well-organized hike is, first of all, an excellent preparation for it.
Study maps of objects of interest, tourist guides, Internet portals. If possible, contact the nearest tourist club, where you can tell us a rough plan of your trip. They will advise you on how to optimize your trip and give you other valuable tips. Feel free to ask questions.
Check with all available sources if there are water sources on your way suitable for drinking, cooking and washing. If your path runs close to settlements, then you can use the sources of collective use (columns, wells). If there are no settlements nearby, then be sure to make sure from the maps that there are streams, rivers, lakes, springs in the intended place. Mark them all on one of the cards. When using water from open reservoirs, strictly follow the rules for water disinfection. Never drink raw water from unverified sources.
Check if campfires are allowed at the planned stopping places. Correct the parking plan. If the use of open fire is prohibited along the entire route, then take a tourist stove with you.
Check the weather forecast. Long and warm summer days are the most suitable time for hiking trips. But that doesn't mean you don't have to take hiking boots and warm clothes in the summer. Find and prepare camping equipment and clothing for the season. Be sure to stock up on mosquito and tick protection.
The planned trip should be simple in organization, cheap in terms of material support and interesting in content. Think about what you will do on the hike.
Choose the right gear and lighten your backpack. The backpack needs to be assembled at least 2-3 days in advance. Make a list of what you need ahead of time. When making a list of things and calculating food items, always keep in mind that you will have to carry all this on your own shoulders. Therefore, take with you only the most necessary things to ensure the necessary comfort in the field.
And even if you spend a little more time organizing the hike, you will face less difficulties in the hike.
