Why You Should Make A List
Are you in the midst of planning a hiking adventure (which is great exercise) for yourself, or for a group of your friends and family? If you are planning a hike, have you made a hiking checklist? If you don’t have a checklist you may want to re-think not having one. Checklists are ideal for those who are planning hiking trips especially for the first time.
One of the reasons why you should take the time to create a hiking checklist is because a checklist can help to improve your trip. Unfortunately, when it comes to taking a trip, even a hiking trip, there are many individuals who want or need to bring something, but that needed thing doesn’t always make it on the trip. We’re all forgetful at times. Planning a trip or a hike can be stressful and for that reason things may be forgotten. A hiking checklist can minimize the chances of forgetting something.
Having a checklist will also make it easier for you to go shopping for the things you’ll need on your hike. If this is your first time going hiking then there is a good chance that you will need to buy some hiking supplies. As with forgetting to pack something, many individuals can’t remember everything that they wanted or needed to buy if they don’t have a checklist when they go shopping. So to ensure you have everything you need for your next hiking adventure you will want to make a checklist and then make sure you bring it with you when you go shopping .
Another reason why you should think about creating a list for yourself is because hiking checklists are easy to make. Whether you have actually gone hiking before or if you have at least taken the time to familiarize yourself with the basics of it, you likely already have some idea of what you would like to bring along as well as what you need to bring to bring along with you on the trip. For that reason you may find yourself being able to compile a hiking checklist in as little as a few minutes.
How To Make A Hiking Checklist
Speaking of making a checklist, you may be wondering how you should go about it. First, imagine yourself on your next hiking trip. Walk yourself through it in your imagination. When you see yourself hiking what do you see yourself wearing? When you stop and take a break, what do you see yourself drinking or snacking on? These are all questions that you will want to ask yourself as they will make it easier for you to create a detailed checklist.
While it is advised that you make your own checklist you may end up drawing a blank when it comes time to do it. For that reason think about using the internet to your advantage. Online you can find a number of sample hiking checklists to use as a guide. In fact, you may be able to find printable lists. If you find a printable one then you can print it and carry it with you when you go shopping and when you start packing. Although the list you find online may be very detailed be careful about how closely you stick to it. Examine the list you get online and eliminate what won’t be necessary for you on your trip, and of course make any additions that you might have thought of that are not on the online list.
Of course the decision to make a hiking checklist and how detailed to make it is up to you. You definitely want your next hiking trip to relieve stress not cause it. Being fully prepared will make your hike the most enjoyable. To ensure that you are fully prepared, sit down and make yourself a checklist. In the end you will likely be glad you did.
