27/05/2026
You do not need perfect gear to join an NTHC hike.
But you do need the right basics.
This is our simple first-hike packing guide: what to bring so you are comfortable, prepared, and not silently regretting your life choices halfway up a muddy hill.
The essentials:
🥾 shoes with grip
🥢 trekking poles
💧 enough water
🧥 layers
🥪 snacks
🎒 backpack
📱 charged phone
🩹 small personal basics
Nothing here needs to be fancy.
It just needs to work.
Save this before your first hike, send it to your friend who thinks 0.5 L water is enough, and see you outside.