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Tips for Hiking Oahu's Backyard


Chapter 5: Preparations & Equipment (Introduction)

Now that we've discussed the trail hazards specific to trails on Oahu that you may encounter let's delve into the preparations and equipment recommended to lessen these risks. This category is broken into three general areas of planning: what's "in" you (mental/physical prep), what you wear (trail apparel), and what's "on" you (equipment to carry).

As a general overview of what we'll discuss in this chapter, follow these basic elements in preparation for your hike:

  • Know your physical and mental limits intimately: establish your turnaround point
  • Decide what is right trail for you, know its hazards and demands
  • Hope for the best but anticipate the worst: be prepared mentally, physically, and with equipment
  • File your "flight plan" with someone not hiking with you

    Chapter 4.2: Health/Disease Hazards Chapter 5.1: Before Setting Out

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    Chapter 4.2: Health/Disease Hazards Chapter 5.1: Before Setting Out

    Chapter List
    The Oahu Wilderness
    Public vs Private
        - Public Trails
    Invasive Species
    Common Trail Hazards
        - Physical
        - Health/Disease
    Preparations/Equipment
        - Before setting out
        - What to carry
        - What to wear
    Getting Lost

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    Hiking Books
    Hiking Equipment



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