Limit yourself to the essentials Do I have the right gear for my speed hiking tour?

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If you plan to take off on a speed hiking tour, there is one thing in particular that you have no use for: bulky, unne­cessary gear. This is why you should take along on the essentials and think carefully in advance about what essential means to you. The right planning will certainly pay off in these terms as well.

In addition to the typical items you need like your mobile and sufficient beverages, those things that should generally be taken on any hike, you will need certain equipment that is partic­ularly helpful in speed hiking. Poles are one such piece of equipment. They help to stabilise the body and offer some relief to the knees when you move downhill.