Ask this question to yourself: Is a Swiss army knife having a portable chainsaw and the 14 screwdrivers that it carries really required by BOTH of you? You can certainly replace it with something lighter and simpler. And it would be better if you are going to share the hiking gear that both of you are already carrying. Follow these when you pick them: Take hold of the top side of the boot. Try bending it sideways. It is not likely to give the ample level of protection required by you on the trail if the boots are to bend easily. The top part of the boot ought to be firm enough in order to hold the ankle in position. Some others would have been doing this since long time and not able to remember the time from which they have been strapping their boots and wandering in the wilds for miles. What ever it may be, one point is sure: There is only one purpose by which we go for hiking. That is none other than enjoying the beauty that our Mother Nature offers. The basic thing to remember is that both equipment and gear for mountain hiking shall be completely different, relying upon the mountain that you are planning to climb along with the weather conditions. Usually needed gear list along with those useful for mountain hiking trips is given below: Clothes Similar to the simple hiking, where a peculiar type of clothes needs to be worn for the hiking purpose, mountain hiking also requires the same clothing. The North Carolina region consists of three huge cities which are Greensboro, Raleigh and Charlotte and ultimately it's got the largest population. This means the same region or area plays a striking role in the commercial circumstances of the state and it has also been the point for much of historical come cultural development. Take sufficient water Depending upon the water requirement, you have to carry water, since water makes your life and even though your trajectory moves along the lakes or rivers it's not recommended to drink that water, though it will appear clean and fresh. Try to bring an additional water bladder to be sure that you will have sufficient amount of water needed for your whole trip .