Start with the route and the problems you need to solve. Our guides cover water planning, trail markings and first-aid preparation; our researched gear reviews explain what a product can and cannot do.
Plan the walk
- Work out water for the longest dry section .
- Decode trail blazes using the local authority map .
- Check first-aid kit readiness before leaving .
Choose equipment for a specific need
- Basic GPS navigation: Garmin eTrex SE .
- Satellite messaging: Mini 2 versus Messenger .
- Lighting: rechargeable versus replaceable-battery options .
- Trekking-pole fit, adjustment and packed length .
- A first hiking first-aid kit .
Equipment supports route knowledge and preparation. Read the editorial policy for our evidence standards and the limits of researched reviews.