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With a little preparation, your first overnight hike will be a great experience.<\/em> Image: MSR<\/em><\/p>\n Your first overnight hiking experience should be exactly as described: an \u2018overnight\u2019 hike. This means heading off for just one night away \u2013 maybe<\/em> two, if you feel up for the challenge. Keeping your first experience short and simple will allow the opportunity to become familiar with the trail lifestyle without committing to an extended expedition. There is a lot to learn and get used to when hiking<\/a> overnight, which will shock your body!<\/p>\n Walking while carrying a load is much more physically demanding. For an overnight hike, not only do you need to get used to the extended physical exertion but doing so while carrying your pack<\/a>! Then, there\u2019s adjusting to a lightweight mat<\/a> and your other gear: tent<\/a>, sleeping bag<\/a>, head torch<\/a>, hiking stove<\/a>, poles<\/a>\u2026 not to mention becoming accustomed to hiking foods<\/a>. Your supplies need to be lightweight and preferably packed with nutrition and ingredients that provide slow-release energy. Quality dehydrated meals, or even dehydrating your own, are a much better choice than 2-minute noodles.<\/p>\n Dr. Kate Grarock chats with Ben and Lauren on the Snowys Camping Show<\/a> about how she prepares her food for hiking adventures<\/a>:<\/p>\nKeep it Simple<\/h2>\n