Pleasure, and physical and mental fitness.
One can purchase hiking apparel at stores or online. Some stores you can purchase hiking apparel are Wal-Mart and Academy. You can also purchase hiking apparel on their websites or on Amazon.
It's a "walking-pole". Or hiking-pole if you like. Normally used in pairs, and don't forget to adjust them to suit you properly.
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yes it can be used for hiking if you remove it from your car and use it by hand. you should be able to position yourself on the map easily if you have enough battery to keep it running
computer hiking is hiking
The type of shoe you use to hike depends on the terrain that you will be on. A hiking sandal would be good for water crossing or for groomed trails. Hiking boots would be good for off-trail hikes. There is more information about this on http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-boots.shtml
ski board and hiking stick
"was used for..". Hiking as a pursuit has a very different purpose (pleasure and exercise) from its predecessors in long walks undertaken as the only means for most people to travel from A to B.
If you fill your backpack with helium, it makes your backpack lighter. So whenever you go hiking be sure to put some helium in your pack.
Requirement for the Hiking Merit badge can be used for requirements for First Class and Second Class ranks. More importantly hiking is a fun activity that is good for physical fitness and exploring parks and other outdoor areas.
The body parts used most while hiking depend on the terrain. If you hike on relatively flat land, the soles of your feet and the back of your legs are used the most. If you are hiking up hill, your front thigh's work the hardest. Walking downhill makes the back of your thighs, your glutes and your knees work the hardest.
The past tense is hiked.