Try to keep sources of fire with you Take lighter or matchstick or anything which helps you to make fire, so that if one of the sources didn't work, you can depend upon the other one to produce the fire for you. Sometimes the lighter may get wet and spark won't be produced. Matchsticks which are wind proof shall be taken along with you, since it may get heated better than others. Hiking sticks use to reduce the discomfort in the knees that hikers may experience Increase the strength to climb up You can use the hiking stick to do some of the work for you as you need not feel heavy on your feet for all the time.4*4 model will be the best one which can be carried .The end result is that you can get up more easily and the load will be evenly distributed around the muscles. Instead of going for walking for some place in the vicinity from your home for 1-2 days, just than a mere local encampment, try going for places like Grand Canyon which will leave you with a different feeling. People immediately call forth images of miles of hiking through the mountains and jungles they travel during their hiking trip with scenic beauty wherever you see. Each have a different frame work and in the external back pack weight will be distributed in a manner by which you will feel very light weight on your back as the backpack will spread over the lower portion of your body which will help in balancing the weight while you are going for a hiking. Internal framework backpack will be embracing your body, so you can keep some heavy things in the bag so that it will be in the center of gravity which will focalize most of the weight in the center of gravity, thereby you can turn around easily here and there and there will be very low impulse. Alabama Hiking Trail Society This is the prominent hiking club in the state of Alabama practiced to promote, save, develop, maintain and support a comprehensive track system covering the entire state. If you love hiking and if you are near and around Alabama, you can go from Huntsville to Mobile with the group of Alabama Hiking Trail society. Watch the formation of a cloud. Rule no.1 is "No stress". Going for hiking, breaking this rule, is a waste. Be Prepared You simply cannot forget regarding your safety since it is said that hiking is all meant for fun. You have to keep in mind that you are going outdoors. Anything may happen.