They take many forms and shapes, so that you will detect the hiking stick looking similar to the single rounds which are made out of woods or pairs of convolutes height adjustable sticks which are of very less weight, but will be quite expensive. The money also set out according to the kind of hiking stick that you wish to get. If you are a person who are adventurous enough to check it out, then nothing else can compete the Grand Canyon trip fro hiking which involves hiking underside the rim and go for a floating through the river Colorado through the alternate series of alarming rapids and the stagnant and silent water. Some zealous hikers would like this and will feel something outstanding about this hiking place. Make sure you have someone trustable to share your travel plan As you are going to hiking vacation, supposing the worst case, let us be prepared and let the plan of your trip be made by one of your friend or family members or anyone reliable Thus they will chart you a list of places and they will get to know the places to search, if you are lost on the way and thus they can put their efforts fully. More often they would be rocky, and if your feet are not given adequate protection using good hiking boots, they can even exert huge pain. Side Protection It is not only the bottom part of the hiking boots that is important. Good boots should also be capable of providing protection to the sides of your feet. If you keep the tent and fly superficially, then it's also easy for you to access it. Whenever people reach a destination, they will first get their tents done, and then do camping. So keeping the tent on above all items in the compression bag, you can save time and effort, and prepare your tent faster. Compass to search the way Sunglass, nylon cord, pocket knife Essential medicines and First Aid Kit Torch or emergency light with extra batteries Some of the other things that you would like to add and which will be helpful to you are: Garbage bags Cell phone Signal Mirror Cooling glass, sunglass and Binoculars A camera along with film Tissue and toilet papers Tent and its materials The basic rules and regulations that you need to follow for hiking tour and the trail prescriptions; all need to be practiced in order to be sure that your hiking feel and that of your fellow beings won't get affected in the natural surrounding.