/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Dear Moot,

You live in NYC, so you have the middle sections of the Appalachian Trail near you as well as the Adirondacks. I'd suggest starting with day hikes and maybe a few overnight/over the weekend camping trips with friends.

Buying camping/hiking gear all at once can be quite expensive, so make sure you're into it before you plop down all the money it's going to take for a decent tent, sleeping gear, proper hiking shoes, backpack, etc. I've been an avid outdoors enthusiast for quite a long time and my gear wishlist is still pretty long, so it can get pretty expensive.

Sincerely,
Arkansasfag