Hiking List
Don’t spend too much time in front of the computer.
Isopropane canisters are lighter to carry than Kerosene.
Call 911 in case of an emergency.
Tell your friends where you’re going and let the park ranger know if you’re staying overnight.
Don’t hitchhike. Don’t litter. Government Hiking Etiquette.
Don’t get killed. Carry protection. Kill them with fire!
Make a loud sound at night to avoid a dangerous predator. Don’t pee on the tent.
Watch for wild animals: bats (rabies), snakes, spiders, scorpions, etc.
Snakes: Red touches black, you’re okay jack. Red touches yellow, your’re a dead fellow.
Don’t touch poison ivy, don’t eat wild mushrooms or berries.
Amazon Wish List - Hiking gear list.
Lighterpack.com - Weigh your stuff.
Texas State Parks - Parks, Reservations, Passes. 📱
HTXoutdoors - Weird Houstonians.
Alltrails.com - Trails and guides. Offline maps is paid only. I suggest using the free only for beginners. One person could have the plus plan. Pricing for the annual plan is $2.99/month - billed once at $35.99 📱
Alltrails Guide - Getting started on AllTrails. 📱
Singletracks.com - Bicycle blog and mountain bike trails.
Strava - Walking, hiking and cycling. Emphasis on walking. 📱
Kayak.com - Book flights, stays, cars and packages. 📱
Hopper.com - Book flights, hotels, cars and homes. 📱
Rometorio.com - Plane, train, bus, ferry and car. 📱
Booking.com - Book stays, flights, hotels, cars, cruises, attractions, airport taxis. 📱
Airbnb.com - You can stay at peoples houses like a b&b. 📱
Couchsurfing.com - Stay with Locals and Meet Travelers. 📱
Hostleworld.com - Hostels: an establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers. 📱
Megabus - Megabus offers city-to-city bus tickets for your travel around the North America, all bookable from your computer or smartphone. 📱
Uber.com - Car rides instead of hitchhiking. 📱
Blablacar.com - European Ride share website w/ driver reviews can be a cheap way to travel. 📱
Matrix Airfare Search - Less expensive flights.
Southwest Airlines - Flights, cars, hotels, cruises. 📱
Call 911 in case of an emergency.
