Since hiking is a sport that is enjoyed by humans, I think humans are the best hiker, as they are built to hike, although I will have to say that the best animal to take with you is a dog. There are all kinds of things you can get for your dog to make their hike more comfortable. They even make back packs for dogs.
Hiking, in and of itself, does not cause any animal attacks. That said, it is always best to be careful when hiking, since unless you know the territory well, the possibility does exist to run across an animal and startle it into attacking.
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Wolverine, Merrill, and Columbia typically make the best all around hiking boots
The best free hiking GPS app for outdoor enthusiasts is AllTrails.
The best places to go hiking would be the official hiking trails in a locality of interest. Such trails are marked and may have shelters and other amenities available for multi-day hikes.
The best Merrell men's shoes for hiking and outdoor activities are the Merrell Moab 2 Waterproof hiking shoes. They are known for their durability, comfort, and traction on various terrains.
There are many people who believe that hiking is by far the best outdoor activity. These people usually enjoy the outdoors in the first place.
A large scale map that mainly covers the area you are hiking.
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The best company that offers outdoor wear that is good for hiking is the Columbia company. They have several articles of clothing that are very high quality.
The best hiking tents for inexperienced hikers will be lightweight and easy to put together. Inexperienced hikers will need a hiking tent that is fairly small, so it will be easier to handle, some examples of these are tents from Wenzel and Backcountry.