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You need space between your toes and the toe of your boots. If you don't have that space, your toes will turn into blisters.
Go to REI and have them fit you for boots and a pack. Yes, you can get gear cheaper on Amazon, but getting gear that fits you right is worth the extra cost.
Plan on 1L of water for evey hour on the trail. Drink it even if you don't feel thirsty. Your pee should be nearly clear.
Buy trekking poles and learn to use them properly.
Leave your music at home, or wear headphones. No one wants to hear it.
The slowest person in your group leads.
Learn how to use a map and compass
Wear brightly colored clothing in case you get lost.
If you get lost, stay the fuck where you are. An emergency beacon is a must if you're going deep in the back country alone.
This is all just for hiking. For backpacking I have way more.
Source: Eagle scout with a few thousand hours of hiking/backpacking experience.
Is backpacking marathon hiking? 🤔
I guess that's a pretty good way of looking at it.