No job is done properly without the right equipment. Good hiking gear is vital. Consider the following factors when you choose your gear:

• Purpose of the hike: Take equipment that is suited to the type of hike you have planned.
• Weather: Weatherproof clothing is essential, in any season. Bring extra clothes as the weather requires.
• Weight of your gear: Minimize the weight of your gear. It should not exceed one third of your body weight.
• Bring practical and useful items: Bring what you always use and necessary equipment. So-called "high-tech" items are often rather useless.